17 courses with the subject HSV, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HSV 104Introduction to Student Success & Wellness3
An introductory course that focuses on positive psychology, wellness and successful life strategies. Topics include: Happiness, empathy, celebration of diversity, creativity, mindfulness, stress management, humor, self-esteem and relationships. The course supports students by exploring skills such as: Time management, organization, money management, career and academic goals, writing a cover letter and resume, test taking, research and writing.
An examination of roles, skills, methods, and psychological and ethical concepts involved in effective helping. Students study observation, listening, intake, referral, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
An entry-level course for students interested in gaining an overview of the skills and knowledge required for entry-level work in the behavioral health field. Topics covered will include symptoms and assessment of mental illness; aspects of recovery; case management and treatment techniques crisis intervention theory; co-morbid health problems; wellness and self-care strategies; community resources for individuals and family members. Treatment of dually diagnosed clients (mental health and substance use) will also be discussed. Legal and ethical issues, as well as cultural competence will be emphasized throughout this course.
A broad survey of local resources and social services. Through readings, guest lectures, and research, students use Berkshire County as a social laboratory to examine community governance, health services, education, social welfare programs, public and voluntary personal social services, and formal and informal groups. The course also examines the impact of the economy and natural resources on the community.
A discussion course for human services interns to share field work experiences through case presentations. Students explore organizational structure; agency goals; human service roles; helping philosophies; supervisory, client, and colleague relationships; and professional ethics. Techniques and skills for specific internships are discussed. Permission of the instructor required.
An introductory internship giving students first- hand experience observing human service agencies in operation. Students perform tasks appropriate to a novice intern and record experiences in field work journals. An agency staff member provides supervision. Students spend a minimum of eight hours a week in the internship agency. Permission of the instructor required.
Specific course content at the discretion of the department. Details provided in pre-registration materials. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor or program advisor.
An entry-level course for students interested in gaining an overview of basic addiction counseling theories and techniques. Students will develop basic knowledge of addiction treatment, with an emphasis on substance use, that includes: Causes of addiction; assessment, diagnosis, treatment techniques; wellness strategies for human service workers in order to prevent burnout; and community resources for individuals and family members. Treatment of dually diagnosed clients will also be discussed. Legal and ethical issues, as well as cultural competency will be emphasized throughout this course.
An entry-level course for students interested in gaining an overview of basic addiction treatment. Content to be covered in this course include: Historic and current theories of addiction and treatment; the history of addiction treatment and recovery; an overview of current approaches to substance use treatment including both abstinence and harm reduction strategies; motivational interviewing; 12-step programs; and evidence-based approaches. Students will also learn about local community substance use treatment resources for individuals and family members. Treatment of dually diagnosed clients will also be discussed. Additionally, legal and ethical issues, as well as cultural competency will be emphasized throughout this course.
A discussion course for human services interns to share field work experiences through case presentations. Students explore organizational structure; agency goals; human service roles; helping philosophies; supervisory, client, and colleague relationships; and professional ethics. Techniques and skills for specific internships are discussed. Permission of instructor required to register.
An internship which emphasizes the student's ability to demonstrate the skills and ethical standards of an addiction recovery professional. Student internship tasks will include: agency operations, assessment, intervention, and case planning. Students will spend 12-14 hours a week during the semester for a total of 150 hours at the agency and write case reports which demonstrate case management skills and the ability to record objective behavioral descriptions. Instructor permisson required to regsiter.
A continuation of skill development and sharing field experiences through case presentations. Students discuss factors which affect helping relationships, and the effectiveness of assessment and intervention techniques used in each case. Permission of the instructor required.
A continuation of skill development and sharing field experiences through case presentations. Students discuss factors which affect helping relationships, and the effectiveness of assessment and intervention techniques used in each case. Permission of instructor required to register.
An internship with increased levels of direct involvement in helping relationships, agency functioning, assessment, and case planning. Students keep field work journals and spend a minimum of twelve hours a week in the internship supervised by an agency staff person. Permission of the instructor required.
An internship which emphasizes the student's continued ability to demonstrate the skills and ethical standards of an addiction recovery professional. Internship tasks will include increased levels of direct involvement in helping relationships, agency functioning, assessment and case planning. Students will spend 12-14 hours a week during the semester for a total of 150 hours at the agency and write case reports which demonstrate growth as an addiction recovery professional. Permission of instructor required to register.
A capstone course synthesizing Human Services program concepts and experiences. The dynamics of groups are taught through readings, discussions, exercises, and games. Students explore group development, leadership styles, and group responsibilities for a better understanding of self, client, and professional roles.
