Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

at Rio Hondo and those who desire a
better understanding of the history of
minorities in the United States. This
course is intended for students eligible
for the Honors Program.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
HIST 167
History of California
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ESL 197 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course provides an overview
of California history from the first
aboriginal inhabitants to modern
times. Cultural, political, social
and economic development will be
addressed in the context of history.
The development of contemporary
institutions and the historical context
of current issues will addressed. This
course is suitable for students seeking
further understanding of California’s
past and present, and those preparing
for a career in teaching at the
elementary level.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
HIST 170
Women in American History
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ESL 197 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is a survey of the role,
status, and contributions of women
of different ethnic groups and social
classes in American society from
earliest times to the present, with an
emphasis on the twentieth century.
Special attention will be given to
an understanding of how gender
has shaped women’s options and
expectations within the private and
public spheres of society. This course
is designed for the student who wants
to learn more about women’s history
in America and is recommended for all
history majors.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
HIST 299
Directed Study: History
Transfers to: UC, CSU
The course is intended for students
who have the ability to assume
responsibility for independent work
and to prepare written or oral reports
and/or appropriate projects; who
possess a 2.5 overall grade point
average and/or a 3.0 grade point
average in a major, or for whom the
instructor feels an exception should
be made. Directed Studies may be
developed from any topic arising from
or related to a course of study that will
result in developing depth and breadth
in that subject area. The project title
will vary with each individual project.
Students will be expected to meet on a
regular basis with their faculty sponsor
and submit a final report or project.
One unit of credit will be awarded for
48 hours of directed studies, 6 hours
of which must be with an instructor.
A student may take this course for a
maximum of 4 units within a discipline,
but may not accumulate more than a
total of 12 units college wide.
1 to 3 Units
48 to 144 Hours
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HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Behavioral & Social
Sciences
HUSR 111
Human Services in Contemporary
Society
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ESL 197 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is an introduction to the
history and philosophy of human
services in contemporary society. The
function and objectives of human
service organizations as well as the
qualifications of the professional
will be emphasized. A survey of the
populations served in the field will
focus on cultural, social, economic
and historical trends. The course
is designed for students pursuing
careers in social work, counseling or
community organizing.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
HUSR 118
Chemical Dependency: Intervention,
Treatment, and Recovery
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides an introduction
to current perspectives with respect
to the management of chemical
dependency. Through an examination
of alcoholism as a model of drug
dependence, the treatment of and
recovery from such disorders will
be explored from two divergent
perspectives: the reformative and the
transformative. Current treatment
modalities will be compared and
contrasted in terms of their view of the
individual in both the social and clinical
context. The class experience itself will
serve as an intervention by challenging
students to examine their existing
ideas about treatment and recovery
from substance use disorders. Suitable
for students interested in furthering
their understanding of substance
dependence and those interested in
working with populations recovering
from or at risk for such problems.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
HUSR 122
Introduction to Group Leadership
and Process
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides an introduction
to the dynamics of group interaction.
The individual’s firsthand experience
is emphasized as the group studies
itself under supervision. The
factors involved in problems of
communication, effective emotional
responses, and personal growth
will be highlighted. Group process
will be examined as a means of
changing behavior. Suitable for
students interested in furthering their
understanding of group dynamics and
those interested in supervising groups
dedicated to achieving behavioral
change.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
HUSR 124
Introduction to Case Management
and Documentation
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ESL 197 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course introduces students to
case management and documentation
in a variety of settings. Students
will study the purpose, function,
and rationale for case management.
In addition, the documentation of
client clinical records will be covered,
emphasizing the taking of social
histories and the writing of treatment
plans. The professional guidelines
necessary for working with clients
in a social services setting will also
be covered, providing the student
with an understanding of issues
related to ethics, client rights, and
confidentiality. This class is designed
for students interested in working in a
social services setting.
2 Units
36 Lecture hours
HUSR 126
Counseling the Family of the
Addicted Person
Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides an overview of
the systems approach to counseling
the chemically dependent family.
Alcoholism will be used as a model
for developing counseling skills
through the analysis and examination
of the relationships that develop
in the addicted family system. An
experiential format will be employed
as students participate in exercises
that lead to the development of
the necessary skills. This course is
designed for those working with
or preparing to work with the drug
dependent and those around them.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
HUSR 130
Essential Counseling Skills
Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course focuses on critical
counseling skills and strategies within
a multicultural context. The course
provides a vital orientation to the
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