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HMS

15 courses with the subject HMS, 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.

HMS 100Introduction to Human Services3

Introduces human service agencies, roles and careers. Presents an historical perspective of the field as it relates to human services today. Additional topics include values clarification and needs of target populations.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 121Basic Counseling Skills I3

Develops skills needed to function in a helping relationship. Emphasizes skills in attending, listening, and responding. Clarifies personal skill strengths, deficits, and goals for skill improvement.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 122Basic Counseling Skills II3

Expands the development of counseling skills needed to function effectively in a helping relationship. Emphasizes skills in responding, personalizing, summarizing, and initiating. Clarifies personal skill strengths, deficits, and goals for skill improvement. Develops plans for achieving personal and program goals.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
HMS 121 .
HMS 141Group Dynamics I3

Examines the stages of group development, group dynamics, the role of the leader in a group, and recognition of the various types of group processes. Discusses models of group dynamics that occur as a result of group membership dynamics.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 142Group Dynamics II3

Examines group dynamics, group leadership, group cohesion, transference, and group helping through experiential involvement in group facilitating and leadership. Increases group skills through active classroom participation in group experiences.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
Prerequisite
HMS 141 .
HMS 220Addiction and Prevention3

Examines the impact of drugs and addiction on individuals and their families. Explores the myths about various drugs and their benefit or lack of benefit.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 225Functional Family Intervention3

Provides an understanding of functions and dysfunctions within the family. Emphasizes the development of effective skills through an interpersonal/interactional approach to family intervention.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 226Helping Across Cultures3

Provides an historical overview of selected cultural and racial groups. Promotes understanding of group differences and the impact on counseling services.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 227The Helper as a Change Agent3

Teaches the following skills for implementing alternative models of change and influence: action research, problem solving, consultation, workshop development, and outreach and advocacy for diverse client populations.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 236Gerontology3

Examines the process of aging and its implications in relation to health, recreation, education, transportation, meaningful work or activity, and community resources. Emphasizes experiencing the aging process, facilitating retirement, and application of the helping relationship to work with older adults.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 258Case Management and Substance Abuse3

Focuses on the process for interviewing substance abuse clients. Includes intake, assessment, handling denial, and ending the interview. Teaches skills for writing short-term goals and treatment plans with emphasis on accountability. Examines various reporting devices.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 260Substance Abuse Counseling3

Provides an understanding of the skills of guidance of clients and those associated with being an advocate. Examines the dynamics of the client/counselor relationship in developing treatment plans and empowerment skills.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 266Counseling Psychology3

Studies major counseling theories, their contributions and limitations, and the application of each to a counseling interaction. Students develop their own personal counseling theory.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 270Treatment Systems3

Examines the services and facilities established for the purpose of treating addictions. Focuses on treatment therapy models and ethical standards related to addiction-disease theory.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu
HMS 290Coordinated Internship in Human Services3

Students must complete a 130 (HMS AAS degree) or 180 (CSC Substance Use/Abuse) clock-hour experiential learning assignment in community-based governmental, non-profit, or for-profit human service/social work or substance use/abuse agencies, as well as attend a scheduled campus-based or virtual course seminar. Students who enroll in HMS 290 will be pre-cleared and placed into agency internships by the instructor of the course. Program approved internships in human service and substance abuse agencies required. Places students in selected career-related human service agencies. Provides students with an opportunity to learn to integrate practice with theory under the supervision of a qualified supervisor in their designated career field. Helps students gain an overview of their chosen service career field.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.reynolds.edu

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