2022–2023 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 121 HUS2979 Human Services Associate Capstone 40 hours, 4 credits The Human Services Associate Capstone course is a culmination of all that has been covered in the Human Services Associate’s degree. Through an integrated case study assessment, students will have the opportunity to showcase their mastery of the competencies throughout the program. The course is an in-depth, student-centered experience which requires the integration of theory and practical experience. Students will be assessed on their ability to apply all they have learned to a real- life assessment of a human services case. Prerequisite: This course should be taken in the student’s final quarter HUS3000 Ethics and Professionalism in Human Services 40 hours, 4 credits This course will uphold ethical and professional standards for accurately conducting and documenting interactions with clients. It will address mandated reporting and protecting confidentiality throughout the intervention process. It will also focus on creating and maintaining professional boundaries and positive relationships with clients and colleagues. Prerequisite: SYG1000 Introduction to Sociology HUS3025 Interpersonal Relations for Helping Professions 40 hours, 4 credits This course will explain the importance of establishing strong interpersonal relationships within human services. It will prepare students to develop techniques to interact effectively with others by looking closely at their own values, belief systems and background. Students will adopt supportive communication strategies to motivate others and improve relationships. Prerequisite: PSY1012 General Psychology HUS3110 Human Development Throughout the Lifespan 40 hours, 4 credits This course will explain theories for how individuals develop throughout the lifespan and how variables such as environment and culture impact all areas of development. It will include how to observe individuals and contextualize their developmental histories to identify needs both one-on- one and in groups. Prerequisite: None HUS3120 Human Sexuality 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will develop an awareness of historical, current, and cross-cultural perspectives on human sexuality. They will work through their initial reactions to individuals with different gender identities, sexual orientation, sexual behaviors, and experiences with sexual abuse. They will also acknowledge personal biases that may be barriers to working with others. Finally, they will also practice using effective techniques to address sexuality related needs of clients. Prerequisite: None HUS3130 Theoretical Approaches to Service Delivery 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will explore a variety of theoretical approaches for treatment and intervention service delivery in the human services and use them to address individual client needs. They will practice using approaches for short-term solutions, culturally diverse clients, and behavior change. Students will also practice assessing a human services agency’s theoretical approach and creating a plan to prepare themselves to successfully implement the approach in practice. Prerequisite: None HUS3260 Dynamics of Human Ecosystems 40 hours, 4 credits This course will view individuals through a systems theory lens focusing on an ecological systems theoretical perspective. It will provide students with an opportunity see how an individual’s multiple dimensions interact and enable them to make change in their lives. It will assist students to identify an individual’s behavior patterns and strengths based upon the interactions of their related systems. Prerequisite: HUS3130 Theoretical Approaches to Service Delivery HUS3270 Working with Special Populations 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will assess the attributes and needs of diverse populations served by human services such as elderly, children and family, LGBTQ, homeless, mentally and physically disabled, and ethnically diverse populations. They will also practice adapting strategies and locating resources to address the needs of those populations. They will also assess their own skills and potential challenges working with different populations to help shape their career path in the field. Prerequisite: None HUS3340 Models and Techniques of Effective Helping 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will develop the day-to-day skills necessary to work one on one with clients. Practice includes building rapport, guiding conversations, and establishing clear boundaries and expectations for relationships with clients. They will also practice self-care by setting goals, acknowledging personal limitations, organizing their time, and creating a support network. They will also practice managing stress using strategies that work best for them to help prevent burnout in the field. Prerequisite: None HUS3350 Applied Human Communication 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines objective, professional verbal and nonverbal language when interacting with clients. Students will assess intercultural communication and strategies to manage personal biases when interacting with others. They will analyze the different types of communication and how different communication strategies may be necessary based on the situation. They will also practice using clear, concise, objective language to create goals, intervention plans, document interactions with clients, and explore all other types of communication used in the field. Prerequisite: None HUS4000 Social Problems and Advocacy 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will assess social problems from multiple perspectives and advocate for societal change to resolve social problems at a local, national, and global level. Perspectives include systems, historical, and sociological perspectives to analyze the root causes of the problem, the institutions and issues that compound the problem, and different ways of viewing and addressing the problem. Students will also practice selecting appropriate advocacy strategies and settings in which to effectively advocate for change. Prerequisite: None HUS4130 Research Methodology in Human Services 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will evaluate research in human services to determine its validity and applicability to addressing client needs. They will practice using basic research terms to accurately describe field research. They will also practice using basic research methods such as surveys and needs assessments to gather data to address client and community needs. They will also practice using available data to identify patterns and service gaps within a community. Prerequisites: HUS3130 Theoretical Approaches to Service Delivery; HUS3260 Dynamics of Human Ecosystems HUS4140 Practical Application of Assessment and Evaluation 40 hours , 4 credits This course will uphold ethical and professional standards for accurately conducting and documenting interactions with clients. It will address mandated reporting and protecting confidentiality throughout the intervention process. It will also focus on creating and maintaining professional boundaries and positive relationships with clients and colleagues. Prerequisite: None HUS4220 Intervention Strategies and Resources 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will practice enabling clients to move through the stages of change and implement treatment plans to improve the quality of their lives. Practice includes using motivational interviewing strategies to help build self-efficacy and autonomy and to work through any conflicts between clients’ values, ideas, and behaviors. Students will also practice collaboratively creating treatment plans with clients. This includes defining goals and priorities, locating appropriate resources, and determining ways to measure progress. Prerequisite: HUS4140 Practical Application of Assessment and Evaluation HUS4230 Administration and Management in Human Services 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines the Human Services Professional as a strategic, ethical leader. They will practice designing programs, implementation, and evaluation plans to address a community need. Students will practice maintaining the responsibilities of a Human Services Practitioner, including leadership, management, operation, and practice in the field. Prerequisite: None HUS4300 Case Management in Practice 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will practice integrating the skills they need to work effectively with clients as general case workers in human services. They will practice managing multiple complex cases to effectively prioritize and address individual client needs. This practice includes assessing needs, identifying strengths, creating appropriate service plans, and coordinating and monitoring progress. It also includes completing documentation to communicate case work. Students will also practice using effective helping skills to manage their cases and effectively address client needs. Prerequisite: None HUS4440 Pathways to Career Success 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will assess their personal values, beliefs, and interests in human services and create a relevant career path for their professional development. Practice includes exploring potential career opportunities and selecting specific populations to serve, needs to address, and settings to work in. They will also create career-related goals, assess current strengths and growth opportunities, and identify strategies to address potential challenges they may encounter in the profession. Prerequisite: None HUS4450 Human Services Capstone II 30 hours, 3 credits The Capstone course represents the final milestone in the Human Services Bachelor’s Degree program. Students will integrate the knowledge and skills gained to demonstrate achievement of the program outcomes. They will support their work by demonstrating their transferable skills including critical thinking, digital fluency, information literacy, ethics, communication, and diversity to support practice as a professional in the field of human services. Students will also participate in discussions and reflective exercises to determine how to continue to develop as a professional in the field. Prerequisites: HUS3000 Ethics and Professionalism in Human Services; HUS4130 Research Methodology in Human Services; Expected to be the final upper-level core course completed ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
