13 courses with the subject HUSS, 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.
HUSS 100Introduction to Human and Social Services
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course will provide an overview of the foundations, principles, and theories of counseling and human and social services, with an emphasis on differentiating between the two. Students will be encouraged to think about their future in the field by considering career options as well as compassion fatigue, burnout, and self-care. In addition, students will learn about the ethical standards and professional organizations that oversee human and social services work.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 (SS) In this course, students will examine the fundamental principles of family dynamics and the influence of cultural factors. Students will be introduced to various family theories, assessment, and therapeutic intervention strategies. Emphasis will be placed on relationships, parenting, and the signs and symptoms of behaviors associated with abuse, domestic violence, and neglect. Students will examine legal and ethical issues including reporting policies and procedures related to family therapy. Students will also explore the range of services and resources available to families including those through the local department of Children and Family Services.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 (SS) This course examines the ways that culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, and other factors of diversity affect the helping relationship, helping strategies, and the effectiveness of human service provision. Emphasis is on understanding the diversity of factors that affect how and why an individual accesses human service organizations and the human service worker’s ethical responsibilities as it relates to sensitively honoring clients’ cultural experiences.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course will provide an overview of the public policies, processes, and practices that shape the experience of mental health and illness in the United States. It will cover a range of mental health disorders along with their impacts on individuals, families, and communities. Topics addressed will include mental illness, chemical dependency, and substance abuse as well as intervention strategies and resources available. Emphasis will be placed on the challenges of community mental health treatment and innovations to overcome these barriers, including recent public policy developments.
HUSS 220Theory, Assessment, and Interventions of Addictions
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 (SS) This course focuses on mental illness, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Students will explore how addiction co-occurs with other mental illnesses and the impact it has on families, friends, and others in the workplace and community. Students will examine interventions, assessment procedures, and diagnostic interviewing.
HUSS 225Introduction to Counseling and Case Management Strategies
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course is an introduction to case management and counseling services as they pertain to human and social service agencies. The phases of case management are explored as they relate to the responsibilities and skills of an effective case manager. Students will explore the types of populations for whom case management would be appropriate, the role of counseling in supporting client needs, and how to find necessary community resources for clients. Basic concepts in counseling and the theoretical approaches to counseling are examined.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course introduces the basic theories and principles of crisis and trauma intervention. Emphasis is placed on identifying appropriate and differential techniques for intervening in crisis and traumatic situations. Upon completion students will be able to assess crisis and traumatic situations and respond appropriately, safely, and effectively.
HUSS 350Special Populations in Human and Social Services
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course will provide students with a detailed overview of some of the special populations with whom they are likely to work in the field of human and social services. These vulnerable populations include children, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, those experiencing mental illness, members of marginalized groups, and those of low socioeconomic status. Students will explore the impact that characteristics of these special populations might have on the provision of human and social services.
HUSS 355Social Program Development, Oversight and Evaluation
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 Upon completion of this course students will understand the process of developing, managing, and evaluating the outcomes of social and human services programs. Contemporary theories and principles will be explored as they relate to assessing client/community needs, designing effective programs, and monitoring outcomes objectively. This course also addresses best practices in administrative aspects of human and social services programs.
HUSS 360Communication and Interviewing Skills for Human Services
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course focuses on developing culturally competent communication and interviewing skills working with and on behalf of individuals, families, and groups in human and social services. Students will engage in exercises that create realistic situations and expose students to a broad range of possible circumstances and difficulties in the field. Identifying professional stressors and implementing self-care strategies will also be considered.
HUSS 400Human Services Disaster Planning and Management
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course explores the principles of disaster planning for human services organizations. Students consider the various types of disasters and hazards, as well as populations who are at high risk during a disaster. Students will also examine the principles of disaster planning and preparedness for human services organizations, as well as the major elements of disaster response. Coordinating among various community organizations, providing human and social services in the short- and long-term during and after a disaster, and supporting vulnerable populations during disaster recovery will also be covered.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 In this course, students will build on previous coursework as they learn to evaluate and apply the major theories and techniques of case management. Students will gain proficiency in client assessment, treatment planning, implementing services, and evaluating the outcomes of human services interventions, in order to prepare them for their chosen career. This course will also focus on the ethical, professional, and legal responsibilities of human and social service professionals, including cultural competence.
Semester Credit Hour(s) 3 This course emphasizes a multi-faceted look at national and social policies, factors influencing social policies, and the impact on human services delivery. Students will analyze the processes by which laws and policies affecting human and social services clients are developed and implemented at different levels of government. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and how it affects social policies. Students will explore the role of the human services professional in promoting, implementing, and sustaining effective public policy using various advocacy tools.
