9 courses with the subject HUS, 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.
HUS 103Introduction to Human Services 3 cr.
Students are introduced to the purpose, history and scope of the human services field and the major social sciences concepts and theories that guide practice including contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identity. Critical analysis of social sciences methods of exploration, case studies, and participation in experiential exercises familiarize students with issues confronting professional helpers and strategies of intervention. The development of self-awareness is fostered in students in preparation for human service delivery in a multicultural society where principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation will guide the development of human service professionals. The majority of the texts, case studies, and other course materials support the examination of the multifaceted fields within the social sciences. This course is designed for students interested in counseling psychology, sociology, social work, gerontology, criminal justice, human and health services.
HUS 104Direct Support Practice in Human Services 3 cr.
Students are introduced to the broad field of Direct Support Practice as they explore the various types of helping professions, the range of practice settings, and the diverse roles and functions of the Direct Support Practice professionals in the work place. Students examine major theoretical perspectives that guide the helping process, and the qualities, characteristics, skills, and strategies that promote effective Direct Support service delivery. Self-awareness and multi-cultural sensitivity are emphasized throughout the course, providing a strong foundation for students considering entry-level employment or further study in human services, direct support, social work, counseling, psychology, gerontology, and criminal justice.
HUS 202Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 3 cr.
Students survey the sub‐field of human services work with people with disabling conditions, intellectual disabilities, learning disorders, social, emotional and behavioral disorders, sensory impairments, and speech and language disorders. Students study perspectives on disability and current diagnostic definitions, critically review the impact of labels on the individual, family and society and discuss and evaluate the way in which social policy affects those with disabling conditions. Classroom sessions are also used to develop and strengthen practice skills for direct support professionals.
Students are introduced to legislation, policies, services and generalist practice in the child welfare system. Through lecture, discussion, in‐class and off‐site activities students learn basic case management responsibilities and skills for serving children and families. The strengths‐based perspective is emphasized as students study and practice interviewing and assessment, collaborative problem solving, ethical decision making and documentation.
Historical, biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging in our society are presented. Students examine aging as a stage in life and study the developmental tasks and life changes faced by the elderly in our society. Students also explore social welfare, social services, and social work, with an emphasis on direct practice skills as they apply to the aging individual in the community: local, county, regional, and contemporary society. Classroom practice sessions develop and improve skills in direct care of the elderly.
HUS 209Ethics & Standards for Human Services 3 cr.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of philosophy as a major discipline within the field of humanities and evaluates various conventions and methods of applied ethical theory with an area-specific examination of the ethical concerns common to the field of human services. Students will explore the history of ethics and developing professional codes pertaining to the moral concepts of values, virtue, and justice within the human services professions. There will be an examination of right and wrong as it applies to case studies based on human service and direct support care situations including issues pertaining to boundaries and confidentiality. Students will apply ethical decision-making while engaging and exchanging critical ideas and reflective thinking with others about ethical issues and develop practice skills for human services and direct support professionals including persuasive communication, teamwork, self-management and creative problem-solving.
HUS 211Human Services Interview and Counseling 3 cr.
Students are introduced to the basics of interviewing and counseling. Specific topics include working with multicultural populations, counseling theories, assessment methods, effective counseling techniques, and ethical considerations. Classroom practice sessions are utilized to improve interviewing and counseling skills.
HUS 212Human Services Field Practicum & Seminar in General Practice I 4 cr.
This course is the first in a two‐course sequence designed for the A.A.S. Human Service degree program In this course, students apply the values, concepts and skills acquired in the classroom to supervised participation in direct service, administrative and/or community‐based tasks in a human service setting. Students investigate the structure and function of a human service agency, its role in the community, the inter‐agency network and the characteristics and issues of populations served. Students develop increased self‐awareness as beginning human service professionals and strengthen generalist practice skills as they observe and assist experienced staff and interact with individuals, families and/or groups at a level appropriate to the placement and the setting. Students are required to complete 125 hours in the field placement agency and participate 15 hours of campus‐based seminars held on alternate weeks throughout the semester. This course is a requirement for students seeking the Certificate in Direct Care.
30 hours of Major Core Courses, HUS 103 ; ENG 101 . Semester(s) Offered: Fall
HUS 213Human Services Field Practicum & Seminar in General Practice II 4 cr.
Human Services Field Practicum and Seminar in Generalist Practice II is the second in a two‐course sequence designed to offer students the opportunity to apply values, concepts, skills and competencies acquired in the classroom to supervised participation in a human services agency. In addition to studying the structure and function of a Human Service setting and the characteristics and issues of individuals receiving services, students strengthen fundamental generalist practice skills by observing experienced practitioners and interacting with individuals, families, groups and community members at a level appropriate to the placement level and agency setting. Students provide direct service, maintain records, participate in professional supervision, give and receive peer feedback and critically evaluate their own performance as entry‐level generalist practitioners providing direct service to clients. Bi‐weekly seminars provide students with the opportunity to integrate what they learn in class with what they learn in the field. The requirements of this course include completion of 125 hours in the field placement agency and 15 hours of classroom‐based seminar offered on campus in alternate weeks during the semester.
