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Human Services
HSV-101 Intro Human Services W/Field Practice 3 Credits
This introductory course covers the historical aspects of human services, the requirements
and skills of the human services worker, administration and funding of agencies, and the
dynamics of work in the profession with a 15 contact hour (per semester) service learning
requirement at a human service organization. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Academic
Reading III (ESL098) and Academic Writing III (ESL099) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) and
Writing Skills I (ENG090), or exemption from reading and writing requirements by placement
testing.
HSV-112 Addiction 3 Credits
This course investigates the biological, psychological, and emotional forces involved in the
addiction process. The course covers the major classes of psychoactive drugs by examining
drug action, uses, and limitation. Social problems and the role of human services in
prevention and intervention play an integral role in the course. Prerequisite: Principles of
Psychology (PSY101).
HSV-115 Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to human services and addictions, including the types of
clients served, the duties of human service personnel, philosophy and dynamics of addictions
treatment and an overview of state and community resources. Case studies are used to
examine the development, identi�cation, dynamics and recovery of addicts. Prerequisites:
Addiction (HSV112) and Counseling (PSY215).
HSV-116 Pre-Practicum Preparation w/ Field Experience 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide an orientation to practicum experiences in the human
services program. Students will review the process for setting up a placement, understanding
professional requirements for an interview, and complete a series of critical thinking and
re�ective assignments. A placement experience in a human service agency is required by
the course following a C.O.R.I. background check. A grade of “B” or better is required in this
course to allow for enrollment in further practicum coursework in the program. Prerequisites:
for Associate degree students: Grade of C or better in College Writing II (ENG112) and
a minimum of 27 credits completed toward the A.S. in Human Services including, at a
minimum, a grade of C or better in HSV101, HSV112, PSY215 and PSY224. For Certi�cate
students: Grade of C or better in College Writing I (ENG111) and a minimum of 15 credits
completed toward the Certi�cate Option including, at a minimum, PSY215 and HSV112.
HSV-117 Current Issues in Human Services 3 Credits
This course is the study of current issues in the human services delivery system with emphasis
on human, legal, and civil rights, service delivery, and resource availability. Economic,
political, and social changes in society that affect the delivery of human services with
particular attention to the needs of housing, employment, health, nutrition, and well being of
participants in the system will be examined. Prerequisites: Intro to the HS Profession w/Field
Practice (HSV101), Principles of Psychology (PSY101), Counseling (PSY215), and Adolescent
& Adult Development (PSY224).
HSV-118 Case Management in Human Services 3 Credits
This is an introductory course on case management that uses the framework of the strengthsbased
model in working with different populations. Through an integration of classroom
lecture and discussion with experiential learning activities, key issues will be explored and
examined in-depth. Prerequisite: Counseling (PSY215).
HSV-119 Current Issues for the Community Health 3 Credits
This course is designed to prepare community Worker health workers to effectively support
and assist their communities to achieve optimal levels of health and well being. Prerequisites:
Health Employment Issues (AHE104) and Counseling (PSY215).
HSV-120 Practicum in Human Services I 3 Credits
Practicum experiences in a human services setting to be completed the �nal semesters of
study, including the 90-hour training in the national Family Development Credentialing
program. Course runs during fall, spring, and early summer semester and must be started in
the fall semester. The department assigns placement settings. Students must make application
for placement and enrollment spring semester prior to fall registration. Acceptance into the
human services program does not assure permission to enroll in the course or a placement
assignment. A Criminal Offense Records Investigation (CORI) is required of all practicum
students. For complete course requirements and application procedures, contact the
department chair of Early Childhood, Education & Human Services. Course is graded on a
pass/fail scale. HSV120 and 121 are to be taken in sequence beginning in the fall semester
and concluding in the spring semester. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson.
HSV-121 Practicum in Human Services II 3 Credits
Practicum experiences in a human services setting to be completed the �nal semesters of
study, including the 90-hour training in the national Family Development Credentialing
program. Course runs during fall, spring, and early summer semester and must be started in
the fall semester. The department assigns placement settings. Students must make application
for placement and enrollment spring semester prior to fall registration. Acceptance into the
human services program does not assure permission to enroll in the course or a placement
assignment. A Criminal Offense Records Investigation (CORI) is required of all practicum
students. For complete course requirements and application procedures, contact the
department chair of Early Childhood, Education & Human Services. Course is graded on a
pass/fail scale. HSV120 and 121 are to be taken in sequence beginning in the fall semester
and concluding in the spring semester. Prerequisite: Practicum in Human Services I (HSV120).
Interdisciplinary Studies
INT-110 American Culture 3 Credits
This interdisciplinary course focuses on the historical evolution of American beliefs and
values and is designed for students from other cultures. Students study the way these values
have shaped U.S. contemporary institutions such as education, business, the government,
and the family. The course examines extensive cross-cultural comparisons with the students’
native cultures. Materials include �lm, music, and short works of literature. The course meets
General Education “Humanities” Requirement Area 6. Prerequisite: Academic Reading III
(ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or exemption from reading requirement by placement
testing.
INT-101 Introduction to Yoga Studies 3 Credits
This course explores yoga, a diverse form of artistic human expression through an
interdisciplinary perspective-from its origins to present day therapeutic applications for the
mind, body, and spirit. Students will also examine multi-cultural beliefs on healing and
healing traditions. Through writing assignments students will re�ect critically on their own
practice and on topics introduced in the readings/discussions. The course will include an
in-class yoga practice that will allow students to integrate course concepts with their yoga
practice “on and off the mat” as students will apply yogic principles to their lives through
self-re�ection, civic engagement and service. This course is geared to students with no
prior yoga experience. Students need to wear clothing that allows for freedom of movement
as there will be a physical practice in each class meeting. Prerequisites: Grade of C or
better in Academic Reading III (ESL 098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) and Writing Skills II
(ENG 095) or exemption by placement testing.
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