Human Services Courses (HUS)

* Denotes college transfer courses.

HUS 101 Introduction to Human Services   3 SHC

This course covers an overview of the field of human services. Role responsibilities, problems, boundaries and strategies of human services workers are included. (3/0)

HUS 134 Activity Therapy   3 SHC

This course is a study of activity programs for human services settings. Actual activity projects for various settings are developed by students. (3/0)

HUS 150 Supervised Field Placement I   3 SHC

This course includes work experience assignments in selected human services agencies. Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of 36 curriculum hours; Human Services major; minimum 2.0 GPA, and acceptable criminal background check(1/10)

HUS 151 Supervised Field Placement II   3 SHC

This course includes work assignments in selected human services agencies. Prerequisites: HUS 150; second year Human Services student; minimum 2.0 GPA, and an acceptable criminal background check. (1/10)

HUS 152 Supervised Field Placement III   3 SHC

This course includes work assignments in selected human services agencies.  1/10)

HUS 204 Introduction to Social Work   3 SHC

This course includes a general introduction to social work, including history, philosophy, organization, methods and settings with emphasis on rehabilitation and other community services. (3/0)

HUS 206         Death and Dying                               3 SHC

This course is a study of the issues of death and dying. Stages of dying, dealing with dying, dealing with sudden death, and grief are covered in the course. (3/0)

HUS 208 Alcohol and Drug Abuse   3 SHC

This course is a study of the etiology of alcohol and drug abuse, various types of addictive substances, physical, mental and social implications, programs in rehabilitation and preventive education. (3/0)

HUS 209 Case Management   3 SHC

This course covers accepted methods and strategies for effectively assessing client needs, accessing necessary provider agencies, and monitoring and properly documenting service delivery and client welfare. Prerequisite: PSY 230 (3/0)

HUS 217                     Addictions Counseling                      3 SHC

This course provides specific skills for the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse and addictions. Topics to be discussed include causes and diagnoses of addictions, and treatment modalities. (3/0)

HUS 260 Human Services Special Topics   3 SHC

This course is a study of special topics of interest to particular populations and locations. (3/0)

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