14 courses with the subject HUMS, 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.
HUMS 100Introduction to Human Services 3:3:0
Provides students with essential information needed to choose whether or not to pursue a career in the Human Services field. This course examines all of the fundamental components of a typical community and allows students to apply their classroom knowledge through their observation of a local community’s social, political, and economic conditions, as well as, the implications of social programming. In addition, students must meet with local agency representatives. Students must have reliable transportation to meet course requirements. In addition, students receive information about the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, the FBI Check, and the PA State Police 311
Introduces students to alcohol and drug use within both a historical and social context. This course exposes students to the models of prevention and the role that community resources have in providing treatment services. This course is particularly relevant for individuals pursuing careers in human services, corrections, and law enforcement. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101.
HUMS 109Drugs and Alcohol: Issues and Treatment 3:3:0
Surveys historical developments and the current systems of addiction treatment policies. This course focuses on the changing attitudes of society related to addiction. In addition, this course covers causality theories, funding, and policy development, current social problems and society's response to them. Regulatory institutions and the U.S.’s formal drug control system are also examined. This is a research and writing course with an emphasis on computer skills. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101.
HUMS 120Social Welfare Programs and Policies 3:3:0
A research and writing course, with emphasis on computer skills. The course surveys historical developments and current systems of social welfare services, emphasizing changing attitudes of society. Included in the course are causality theories, funding, and policy developments, and current social problems and the social response to these. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and HUMS 100 with grades of C or higher; and GPA of 2.0 or higher.
HUMS 121Skills and Methods in Human Services I 3:3:0
Basic interviewing skills, with emphasis on listening, responding, discussing difficult topics, and resolving conflicts. Self-awareness and ethics in the practice of human services are emphasized.
ENGL 101 and HUMS 100 with grades of C or higher; and GPA of 2.0 or higher.
HUMS 122Skills and Methods in Human Services II 3:3:0
Discusses case management procedures from intake to termination that includes individual goal planning, development of service plans, referrals, and record keeping. Students have the opportunity to apply case management skills to several high-risk client populations. Prerequisite: HUMS 100 with a grade of C or higher.
Introduces group work practice methods. Designed to teach students the knowledge and practice skills necessary for group work practice. Emphasis is on basic group theory and process and effective practice skills. Students are acquainted with the many uses of task and treatment groups in a broad range of settings. Prerequisite: HUMS 121, 216 or 217 with a grade of C or higher.
HUMS 206Human Development in a Social Environment 3:3:0
Examines the ecological model, which describes the effects of the social environment on human development and the reciprocal relationship between the individual and that environment. Emphasis is placed on the cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic diversity of the populations served by human service professionals. Special focus is given to the uniqueness of the individual when determining the types of interventions needed for the client. Evaluation and assessment of problems faced by clients of human services are also discussed. Prerequisite: HUMS 100 and ENGL 101 with grades of C or higher; and GPA of 2.0 or higher. 312
Provides students with a cumulative learning experience. This course allows students to work in a human services agency for a total of 125 hours. All students are under the direct supervision of a Bachelor’s or Higher Level, Human Service Professional. In this environment, students learn to apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired in core Human Service courses – to work with clients within a human services agency. Students also meet with the instructor to integrate classroom learning with job performance. Emphasis is placed on students assuming the Human Service Worker role in working directly with clients. Students complete assignments that focus on the human services agency of where they are completing their 125 hours, as an organization, emphasizing their work with agency staff, and goal planning. All students accepted into this component of the program must submit to a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Check, and a PA State Police Criminal Record Check. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Human Services AAS, Addiction and Recovery Services AAS and the Social Services AA degree. C or higher; and permission of the Instructor. Addiction and Recovery Services: HUMS 100, 108, 216, 217, 218 and 219 with grades of C or higher; and permission of the Instructor.
Human Services and Social Services: HUMS 120, 122 and 206 or 100 with grades of
HUMS 216Crisis and Brief Intervention Counseling 3:3:0
Introduces students to the fundamental concepts, theories, strategies, and skills needed to comprehend and conduct effective crisis and brief intervention counseling. This course focuses on the prevalent types of crisis commonly encountered in community-based settings that serve individuals with drug and alcohol issues. Through class discussions, role-playing, and films, students are given opportunities to develop the skills necessary to be effective drug and alcohol counselors. The skills developed in this course are crucial for work in the human services, corrections, and law enforcement fields.
Introduces counseling approaches in the treatment of substance use disorders, with an emphasis on practical applications in the addictions field, such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). Students are provided training in core counseling skills, as well as in therapy models proven to be efficacious with individuals in addictions treatment. In addition, the course incorporates experiential and problem-solving components to assist students in developing conceptual frameworks and counseling skills. The skills developed in this course are crucial for work in the human services, corrections, and law enforcement fields. Prerequisite: HUMS 108 with a grade of C or higher.
Provides a comprehensive overview of current theories, models, and principles pertinent to the identification, description, and delineation of Co-Occurring Disorders. The course examines concepts from the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) that can be applied to clinical concerns and situations arising in the addictions/mental health treatment field. Students receive a knowledge-based skillset to identify symptoms and behaviors that constitute the basis for diagnostic judgments. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101.
HUMS 219Drug and Alcohol Screening and Assessment 3:3:0
Covers drug and alcohol screening and assessments of both adolescents and adults. This course emphasizes emergent care issues, screening options, determining the appropriate level of care, interviewing techniques, and reviewing the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) criteria for substance use disorders, crisis intervention techniques, relapse planning, and confidentiality regulations. Prerequisite: HUMS 108 with a grade of C or higher. 313
HUMS 220Drug and Alcohol Foundational Counseling Skills
Emphasizes drug and alcohol counseling techniques and strategies. This course covers individual and group counseling skills, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFT), the 12-step approach, family counseling skills, emergent care issues within counseling, and working with special populations in both individual and groups dynamics. Prerequisite: HUMS 108, 216, 217, 218 and 219 with grades of C or higher. Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
