KSAWorks
KSAWorks
Knowledge • Skills • Abilities
New River Community College · Courses

HMS

7 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

(s) Students are strongly encouraged to complete this course prior to enrolling in any other HMS course. Introduces human services agencies, roles and careers. Presents a historical perspective of the field as it relates to human services today. Additional topics include values clarification and needs of target populations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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

(s) Students are strongly encouraged to complete HMS 100 prior to enrolling in this course. Develops skills needed to function in a helping relationship. Emphasizes skills in attending, listening and responding. Clarifies personal skill strength, deficits and goals for skill improvement. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.nr.edu
HMS 141Group Dynamics I3

(s) Students are strongly encouraged to complete HMS 100 prior to enrolling in this course. 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. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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

(s) Students are strongly encouraged to complete HMS 100 prior to enrolling in this course. 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. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.nr.edu
HMS 236Gerontology3

(s) Students are strongly encouraged to complete HMS 100 prior to enrolling in this course. Examines the process of aging; its implications in relation to health, recreation, education, transportation, meaningful work or activity, and to community resources. Emphasizes experiencing the aging process, facilitating retirement, and application of the helping relationship to work with older adults. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.nr.edu
HMS 251Substance Use Treatment I3

(s) Students are strongly encouraged to complete HMS 100 prior to enrolling in this course. Provides knowledge, skills, and insight for working in substance use programs. Emphasizes personal growth and client growth measures in helping relationships. Stresses various methods of individual and group techniques for helping the individual with substance use disorder. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.nr.edu
HMS 290Coordinated Internship in Human Services3
Subject
HMS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.nr.edu
Corequisite
HMS 100 and HMS 121 . May be repeated for credit. Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial, or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. Variable hours.

Source: New River Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59