52 courses with the subject HUSV, 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.
The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings. Attributes: Liberal
(HUSV) (1-8 Credits) Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Community & Human Services (HUSV). Registration for this class must be approved by the student’s mentor.
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the helping professions and the contributions of women in this field. Students will learn about the pioneers in the helping professions, their contributions, and ways of working together. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery. Attributes: Liberal Full Catalog 2026-2027 - DRAFT COPY 853
The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of case management models, including the varying roles, processes, and skills utilized by case managers. The study will examine the process of case management, which includes engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, and termination. This study will examine diverse cultural and racial values and influences in case management. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Skills & Application. This course is aligned with the BS in Addiction Studies program guidelines for Skills, Assessment & Education, Ethics, and Application & Integration. This course was previously CHS-252114 Case Management.
This study surveys the major theories, evidence based practices, concepts of crisis intervention assessment and intervention. Students will demonstrate crisis intervention skills and illustrate ethical, legal, and cultural considerations. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application. This course is aligned with the BS in Addiction Studies program guidelines for Skills, Assessment & Education, Ethics, and Application & Integration. This course was previously CHS-252154 Crisis Intervention. Attributes: Liberal
In this study, students will acquire an understanding of the core counseling and helping skills needed to work effectively in the human services field. Students will learn to be self-reflective helpers, understand diversity and how we are affected by difference, power, and privilege, and recognize the central role of ethics in counseling. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application. This course is aligned with the BS in Addiction Studies program guidelines for Skills, Assessment & Education, Ethics, and Application & Integration. This course was previously CHS-252134 Interviewing Skills and Techniques.
This course provides students with an overview of the field of human services. The student will examine the roles and responsibilities of human service professionals. The course will explore the organizational structures and range of services in the field. The foundational knowledge of the field, introduction to basic skills, and strategies used will be introduced. Ethical principles and the core values necessary for working in the field of human services will be explored. Students will reflect on the broader social influences that impact roles within the field of human services. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery, Skills & Application, and Ethics. This course is aligned with the BS in Addiction Studies program guidelines for Skills, Ethics, and Application & Integration. This course was previously CHS-252094 Introduction to Human Services. Attributes: Liberal
This course is intended to provide an understanding of how our careers play a central role in shaping self-concept, family life as well as environmental and cultural conditions. More specifically, adults contemplating a career change realize the importance of looking at a variety of factors such as personal values, economic necessity, interest, skills, and life circumstances, such as caregiving and one's ability to relocate. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery. Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26
Many people in the helping professions say they are called to their work and feel a deep satisfaction about helping. Others are not sure why they want to "do human services". This course will explore the question, "Do I have to be called to service in the human services profession?" The framework for understanding the motivation of helpers will be explored. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery.
The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings.
(HUSV) (1-8 Credits) Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Community & Human Services (HUSV). Registration for this class must be approved by the student’s mentor.
Advocacy in Human Services explores the definitions and the nature of advocacy as a process and strategy for change. The student will examine case, cause, administrative and legislative advocacy approaches while considering historical perspectives. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application. This course is aligned with the BS in Addiction Studies program guidelines for Assessment & Education and Application & Integration. Attributes: Liberal
This course explores the history and psychology of human relationships with animals. The student will learn about the relationship between people and animals by discussing domestication, socialization, religion, culture, farming, research, and pets. Students learn about the difference between animal-assisted activities, therapy and education (AAA/T/ E), working animals, and assistance animals. Social movements and organizations concerned with animal rights and animal protection will be analyzed. The connections between non-human animal oppression, exploitation, and the oppression of specific aggregates of human animals (particularly racial and ethnic minorities, women, and the poor) will be explored. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application. Attributes: Liberal Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26
This course focuses on models, methods, and structures for developing and delivering human services in a variety of settings. Factors such as context, potential gaps, and barriers to access as well as the varying roles and activities of human service professionals will also be examined. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery and Skills & Application. This course was previously CHS-253114 Delivering Human Services: Consumers. Attributes: Liberal
This study will engage students in understanding the purpose, principles, , guidelines, and expectations of documentation in a variety of human service settings. Cogent documentation of services, interventions, and client progress directly correlate to effective practice. Students will develop valid documentation strategies through working with case material drawn from a variety of settings. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application. This course is aligned with the BS in Addiction Studies program guidelines for Skills. This course was previously CHS-253164 Documentation in Human Services.
Students will learn how to develop and manage the financial resources of human service agencies and programs. Students will explore various methods of budgeting and accountability structures, funding streams, grant opportunities, and fundraising in the human services field. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application. This course was previously CHS-254184 Funding and Human Service Organizations.
or CHFS 3030 Family Intervention or HLHS 4018 Motivational Interviewing
4 HUSV 4020 Diversity in Human Services 4
This course will provide students the fundamentals of human service management in profit and not-for-profit organizations. Principles of management skills will be explored. Students will formulate an understanding of diverse perspectives and cultural humility within the organization. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery and Skills & Application. This course was previously CHS-253144 Human Service Management. Attributes: Liberal
Students in this course will apply the principles of outreach including outreach strategy and the outreach mix (product, place, price, and promotion) to a nonprofit setting. Students will focus on the promotion of services, customer service, development of outreach strategies, and services to diverse populations within human service settings. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery and Skills & Application. Attributes: Liberal
Students will learn to support and challenge employees, children, colleagues, and themselves to reach potential using the techniques and theories of personal coaching. Students will assess how staff development processes can be changed using the skills of personal coaching. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application. Attributes: Liberal
A powerful question is thought-provoking and stimulates curiosity in the listener while encouraging conversation, new perspectives, and additional questions. Powerful questions and their answers can demonstrate an inquisitive nature, reveal creativity and enhance self-reflection, engagement, and learning and reveal how to create change. In this study, students will identify several types of questions and how they can enhance an experience and help reach consensus or influence outcomes. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application. Attributes: Liberal
This study will educate students about integrating spirituality into helping relationships. The application of spirituality-focused intervention strategies will be examined. Students will learn about the challenges of introducing spirituality in practice settings, when appropriate. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application. Attributes: Liberal Full Catalog 2026-2027 - DRAFT COPY 855
Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26 INMS 4030 LEST 3015 Women Health & Globalization Mental Health & The Law
This study will cover definitions of supervision; organizational and workgroup culture; facilitating groups and teams; inclusive recruitment and screening of employees; designing and conducting employee performance appraisal; and value-based principles and laws guiding personnel management. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application. Attributes: Liberal
This study will be organized around various challenges that people face in life. Coping skills will be explored for a variety of situations. Topics in coping may include depression, loneliness, shyness, rejection, anxiety, anger, conflicts in close relationships, loss, aging, pain, illness and maintaining health, and/or injury and trauma. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Skills & Application. Attributes: Liberal
or HUSV 3122 Conflict Management & Resolution in Human Services or CHFS 3065 Supporting Active Military Veterans & their Families Total Credits 20
The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings. Attributes: Liberal
The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings. Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26
(HUSV) (1-8 Credits) Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Community & Human Services (HUSV). Registration for this class must be approved by the student’s mentor.
This course will provide students with an overview of the knowledge, skills, and interventions commonly used in bereavement counseling. Topics may include: applying interventions for loss across a lifecycle; intervention strategies for special populations; and approaches to support sudden loss and crisis situations. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application.
Community organizing is a mode of practice that includes models of locality development, social planning, and social action through which the community is "mobilized" and empowered to deal with its issues and problems, and to resolve them to its satisfaction. This study will cover the theory, purpose, and techniques of community organizing and their application in the field of human services. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application. This course was previously CHS-253124 Community Organizing. Attributes: Liberal
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to current trends and pertinent issues in the field of human services. It will look at relevant topics with special emphasis on diversity issues and special populations. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery. Attributes: Liberal
4 HUSV 4065 Social Justice and Human Services 4
This study integrates an overview of the assessment and diagnosis in mental health. Focus on how the diagnosis, assessment, culture, the history of mental illness, and other factors promote stigma towards individuals and their families who live with mental illness will be examined. Topics may include: policy initiatives, treatment options, power and privilege, and cultural beliefs related to mental illness. Attributes: Liberal Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26
Essential Foundation #5: Diversity • Learning outcome: The student will be able to articulate the range of human diversity, including but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26 4 class, socioeconomic status, age, culture, religious beliefs, sexual 4 orientation, sexual identify, geographic differences, and/or ability. 4 • Learning outcome: The student will be able to identify the impact of one’s own power, privilege, and oppression on work with individuals, families, groups, and communities. • Courses which meet this guideline include (but are not limited to): 4 Code Title Credits 4 ADDS 3020 Substance Use with Diverse Populations 4 4 CHFS 2027 Stress and Resilience in Families 4 4 CHFS 3010 Cultural Dynamics of Aging in Global Contexts 4 4 CHFS 3045 Human Service Practice with Older Adults 4 4 CHFS 3060 Multicultural Study of Children & Families 4 4 CHFS 3066 LGBTQ+ Families 4 4 CHFS 3122 African American Relationships Marriages and 4 4 Families 4 CHFS 3137 Child and Family Policy 4 4 CHFS 4005 Cognitive Behavioral Strategies for Children and 4
The internship in Human Services is designed to give students practical experience in the field prior to graduation. The internship often serves as a learning opportunity for a future career in a Human Service related field and a gateway to further delineate career goals and expectations. Students will be able to apply knowledge and skills learned in courses in real-world situations, such as the role of the helper and expectations of the field. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services Area of Study guidelines for Skills & Application.
At least 1 elective from suggested list 4 Program Elective (in the major) 4 Advanced Elective (in the major) 4 Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives (7) 68 Total Credits 124 Last Generated 2:01 pm 05/26/26 suggested Optional Electives Additional elective credits are required for the degree. Electives provide students the option to specialize in an area (i.e., vulnerable populations) or specialized skills (i.e., community organizing). Code Title Credits
This course will provide an overview of the United States social and public policy process, including an analysis of the political, institutional, cultural, and economic environments in which policy is formed and modified. The focus of this course is to enable the student to critically examine various perspectives in how they relate to human services policy. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Knowledge of Service Delivery and Skills & Application. This course is part of the BS in Public Health program. Students enrolling in this course should have completed the equivalent of three years of college studies and possess a solid upper-level background in human services or public administration concepts, theories and practices. An entry-level course in American Government or Public Policy and/or individual review of the US system of government is recommended, but not required. Attributes: Liberal
4 HUSV 4132 Refugees and Displaced Populations 4
4 HUSV 4162 Human Services with Vulnerable Populations 4
Populations (4 Credits) This study will address issues related to counseling gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer clients. These include issues of sexual identity development, coming out, homophobia and heterosexism, family and relationship issues, multicultural issues, youth, aging, spirituality, HIV/ AIDS, and substance use. Students will acquire an understanding of various counseling skills needed to work effectively with the LGBTQ population. This course is aligned with the Community and Human Services area of study guidelines for Knowledge of Human Behavior and Skills & Application. Attributes: Liberal Full Catalog 2026-2027 - DRAFT COPY 857
Students pursuing degrees in Community and Human Services cannot f use the terms “counseling” or “therapy” in their concentration titles. Students should consult with their mentors about concentration titles appropriate for their degree plans.
The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings. Attributes: Liberal
The content of this course will vary by term and section. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings.
(HUSV) (1-8 Credits) Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Community & Human Services (HUSV). Registration for this class must be approved by the student’s mentor. INDG: Indigenous Studies
Source: Empire State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
