HUS 101 Introduction to Human Services
An introduction to social welfare systems and their functions as they relate to social needs and problems within the political, social and economic contexts. An overview of the history and development of social welfare systems, the range of current social services and the knowledge and skills necessary for responding to human needs.
Augusta
11012 Introduction to Human Services M 09:00AM-11:45AM Giroux 3
(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08913 Introduction to Human Services F 01:00PM-03:45PM Burdick 3
Bangor
11127 Introduction to Human Services M 09:00AM-11:45AM Hunt 3
Bath/Brunswick
(VC Broadcast Class)
12650 Introduction to Human Services T 01:00PM-03:45PM Lacey 3
Video Conference Receive Sites
Introduction to Human Services T 01:00PM-03:45PM Lacey 3
12705 Rockland
12706 Saco/Biddeford
12707 South Paris
ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
Introduction to Human Services F 01:00PM-03:45PM Burdick 3
08914 Bangor
08915 Bath/Brunswick
11371 Bethel
11372 Bucksport
11373 Caribou - Delayed Viewing
11374 Deer Isle
11375 East Millinocket
11376 East Sullivan
11377 Ellsworth/Hancock
11378 Farmington
11379 Fort Kent
11380 Greenville
11381 Houlton
11370 Hutchinson Center
11382 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
11383 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
11384 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
11385 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
11386 Lewiston-Auburn
11387 Lincoln
11388 Machias
11390 Mount Desert
11391 Newport
11392 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
11393 Presque Isle
11394 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
11395 Rockland
11389 Rumford/Mexico
11401 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
11396 Saco/Biddeford
11397 Sanford
11398 Sherman Station
11399 Skowhegan
11400 South Paris
11402 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
11403 Vinalhaven - Delayed Viewing
11404 Wiscasset
WEB (Mini Session Course)
08395 Introduction to Human Services Jakab 3
HUS 125 Chemical Dependency
This course introduces the student to basic information concerning chemical addiction. Covered are the psychological and physiological effects of alcohol and other abused drugs, the nature of addiction, and substance abuse as a family condition. Alcoholics Anonymous and other self-help groups and programs and treatment modalities are addressed.
Augusta
(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
08919 Chemical Dependency F 04:00PM-06:45PM Watkins 3
Bangor
11128 Chemical Dependency M 01:00PM-03:45PM Lane 3
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
08923 Chemical Dependency F 04:00PM-06:45PM Watkins 3
ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
Chemical Dependency F 04:00PM-06:45PM Watkins 3
08925 Bath/Brunswick
11406 Bethel
11407 Bucksport
11408 Calais
11409 Deer Isle
11410 Dover-Foxcroft/Penquis
11411 East Millinocket
11412 East Sullivan
11413 Ellsworth/Hancock
11414 Farmington
11415 Fort Kent
11416 Greenville
11417 Houlton
11405 Hutchinson Center
11418 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
11419 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
11420 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
11421 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
11422 Lewiston-Auburn
11423 Lincoln
11424 Machias
11426 Mount Desert
11427 Newport
11428 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
11429 Presque Isle
11430 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
11431 Rockland
11425 Rumford/Mexico
11437 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
11432 Saco/Biddeford
11433 Sanford
11434 Sherman Station
11435 Skowhegan
11436 South Paris
11438 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
11439 Vinalhaven - Delayed Viewing
11440 Winthrop
11441 Wiscasset
WEB
08396 Chemical Dependency Adams 3
HUS 130 Developmental Disabilities
Explores the physiological, educational, psychological, and familial characteristics of developmental disabilities for children and adults. Mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autistic disorder and other disabilities will be presented within current and historical contexts regarding public attitudes, diagnostic criteria and services.
Bath/Brunswick
11245 Developmental Disabilities TH 01:00PM-03:45PM Clark 3
WEB
08397 Developmental Disabilities Clark 3
HUS 134 Cultural Competence in the Helping Professions
This course familiarizes students with the theoretical and practical components of cultural competence. By understanding the elements of multicultural helping, students will develop a foundation for working with a variety of issues and populations. Topic areas will include the nature of prejudice, racial and ethnic identity, individual and collective worldview and the study of specific cultural groups. Practical strategies and cultural self-awareness will also be emphasized as essential to effective intervention with clients.
WEB
08398 Cultural Competence in the Helping Professions Lemay 3
HUS 160 Perspectives on Infants, Toddlers and Young Children
An introduction to the nature and needs of young children. Developmentally appropriate methods of caregiving will be studied. Interpersonal skills needed for working with young children and their families will be developed through discussion and role playing. Descriptions of services for young children will be presented by professionals working in the field.
WEB
08399 Perspectives on Infants, Toddlers and Young Children Clark 3
HUS 204 Practicum
Students practice advanced skills relevant to a particular human services concentration area by completing 10 competencies under professional supervision at a selected agency or program. Students attend a weekly seminar in addition to 16 hours per week at their field placements. Prerequisite: Open to HS majors; COL 214
Bangor
11129 Practicum M 10:30AM-11:50AM Samuelian 6
WEB
08400 Practicum Abbott 6
HUS 212 Case Management
Building upon an understanding of the social systems model, this course examines the various approaches to case management in mental health and social service settings. Content areas address history and concept stages of engagement, assessment, planning, linkage, coordination. advocacy, disengagement and organization supports. Prerequisite: HUS 101
Augusta
(ITV Broadcast Class)
08926 Case Management T 04:00PM-06:45PM Jakab 3
Bangor
11130 Case Management M 09:00AM-11:45AM Lane 3
(ITV Receive Class)
08927 Case Management T 04:00PM-06:45PM Jakab 3
Bath/Brunswick
11246 Case Management M 01:00PM-03:45PM Line 3
Ellsworth/Hancock
11262 Case Management W 06:00PM-08:45PM Sapien 3
ITV
(ITV Receive Class)
Case Management T 04:00PM-06:45PM Jakab 3
08932 Bath/Brunswick
11443 Bethel
11444 Bucksport
11445 Calais
11446 Deer Isle
11447 Dover-Foxcroft/Penquis
11448 East Millinocket
11449 East Sullivan
11450 Ellsworth/Hancock
11451 Fairfield
11452 Farmington
11453 Fort Kent
11454 Greenville
11455 Houlton
11442 Hutchinson Center
11456 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
11457 Lewiston-Auburn
11458 Lincoln
11459 Machias
11461 Mount Desert
11462 Newport
11463 Presque Isle
11464 Rockland
11460 Rumford/Mexico
11465 Saco/Biddeford
11466 Sanford
11467 Sherman Station
11468 Skowhegan
11469 South Paris
11470 Winthrop
11471 Wiscasset
HUS 215 Introduction to Therapeutic Activities
An introductory course for health care professionals working with clients in institutional and community settings. The course covers a theoretical approach to therapeutic activities including recreational, occupational and remotivational programs. Characteristics of clients will be addressed with attention given to development of programs to meet individual and group needs. Prerequisite: PSY 100
Augusta
11013 Introduction to Therapeutic Activities W 01:00PM-03:45PM Wing 3
HUS 218 Community Mental Health Care
An overview of the community mental health care movement. Emphasis will be upon contemporary community mental health care, particularly services offered in the State of Maine. Course format
primarily consists of a series of prominent speakers, panel discussions, and dialogues. The principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and the individual support planning process are primary topics of the course. Prerequisite: PSY 100
Bangor
11131 Community Mental Health Care W 04:00PM-06:45PM Dennis 3
WEB
10562 Community Mental Health Care Leonard 3
HUS 220 Child Mental Health
An interdisciplinary applied course that expands on the physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth processes. Addresses positive mental health and explores prevention, detection and rehabilitation programming. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Augusta
(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08935 Child Mental Health W 04:00PM-06:45PM Clark 3
Bangor
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08936 Child Mental Health W 04:00PM-06:45PM Clark 3
ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
Child Mental Health W 04:00PM-06:45PM Clark 3
08938 Bath/Brunswick
11473 Bethel
11474 Bucksport
11475 Calais
11476 Caribou - Delayed Viewing
11477 Deer Isle
11478 Dover-Foxcroft/Penquis
11479 East Millinocket
11480 East Sullivan
11481 Ellsworth/Hancock
11482 Fairfield
11483 Farmington
11484 Fort Kent
11485 Greenville
11486 Houlton
11472 Hutchinson Center
11487 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
11488 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
11489 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
11490 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
11491 Lewiston-Auburn
11492 Lincoln
11493 Lisbon Falls - Delayed Viewing
11494 Machias
11496 Mount Desert
11497 Newport
11498 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
11499 Presque Isle
11500 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
11501 Rockland
11495 Rumford/Mexico
11507 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
11502 Saco/Biddeford
11503 Sanford
11504 Sherman Station
11505 Skowhegan
11506 South Paris
11508 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
11509 Vinalhaven - Delayed Viewing
11510 Winthrop
11511 Wiscasset
HUS 221 Adolescent Mental Health
An interdisciplinary applied course which integrates physical, emotional, intellectual and social aspects of adolescent development. Explores prevention, detection and rehabilitation programs. Emphasis on interrelationships of the physiological, psychological and cognitive systems. Prerequisite: HUS 220 or permission
Bangor
11132 Adolescent Mental Health T 09:00AM-11:45AM Hunt 3
Ellsworth/Hancock
11263 Adolescent Mental Health TH 09:00AM-11:45AM Sapien 3
HUS 222 Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Examines the basic principles of psychosocial rehabilitation with focus on client assessment planning, intervention, and rehabilitation services. Psychosocial rehabilitation approaches are applied to mental health and social services systems. Prerequisite: HUS 101 or HUS 218
Augusta
(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08939 Psychosocial Rehabilitation M 04:00PM-06:45PM Harper 3
Bangor
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08941 Psychosocial Rehabilitation M 04:00PM-06:45PM Harper 3
ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
Psychosocial Rehabilitation M 04:00PM-06:45PM Harper 3
08942 Bath/Brunswick
11513 Bethel
11514 Bucksport
11515 Calais
11516 Caribou - Delayed Viewing
11517 Deer Isle
11518 Dover-Foxcroft/Penquis
11519 East Millinocket
11520 East Sullivan
11521 Ellsworth/Hancock
11522 Fairfield
11523 Farmington
11524 Fort Kent
11525 Greenville
11526 Houlton
11512 Hutchinson Center
11527 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
11528 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
11529 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
11530 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
11531 Lewiston-Auburn
11532 Lincoln
11533 Lisbon Falls - Delayed Viewing
11534 Machias
11536 Mount Desert
11537 Newport
11538 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
11539 Presque Isle
11540 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
11541 Rockland
11535 Rumford/Mexico
11547 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
11542 Saco/Biddeford
11543 Sanford
11544 Sherman Station
11545 Skowhegan
11546 South Paris
11548 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
11549 Vinalhaven - Delayed Viewing
11550 Winthrop
11551 Wiscasset
HUS 224 Fundamentals of Community Practice & Involvement
This course introduces the student to community practice within the context of human services. It provides an exploration and understanding of the skills and knowledge necessary for responding to client needs. Prerequisite: HUS101.
WEB
08401 Fundamentals of Community Practice & Involvement Burdick 3
HUS 229 Models of Addiction
(This course is crosslisted with PSY 229)This course will offer a comprehensive overview of the process of addiction. Identifying characteristics including physical, psychological/emotional and behavioral mechanisms and symptoms will be examined. The models will be applied to identification and treatment of addiction in general, including special populations. Prerequisite: PSY 100
WEB
08402 Models of Addiction O'Brien 3
HUS 232 Crisis Counseling
An introduction to crisis theories and an overview of various types of crises. Students will understand the nature of a crisis. Effective intervention skills and appropriate referral procedures are addressed from a crisis management perspective. Ethical, legal, and social issues will be discussed. Prerequisite: PSY100 or permission
Augusta
(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08943 Crisis Counseling TH 09:00AM-11:45AM Lemay 3
Bangor
11134 Crisis Counseling F 01:00PM-03:45PM Long 3
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08944 Crisis Counseling TH 09:00AM-11:45AM Lemay 3
Houlton
13097 Crisis Counseling M 4:0PM-6:45PM Willette 3
Rockland
11269 Crisis Counseling W 01:00PM-03:45PM Curran 3
ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
Crisis Counseling TH 09:00AM-11:45AM Lemay 3
08945 Bath/Brunswick
11553 Bethel
11555 Bucksport
11556 Caribou - Delayed Viewing
11557 Deer Isle
11558 East Millinocket
11559 East Sullivan
11560 Ellsworth/Hancock
11561 Farmington
11562 Fort Kent
11563 Greenville
11564 Houlton
11552 Hutchinson Center
11565 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
11566 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
11567 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
11568 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
11569 Lewiston-Auburn
11570 Lincoln
11571 Machias
11572 Madawaska - Delayed Viewing
11574 Mount Desert
11575 Newport
11576 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
11577 Presque Isle
11578 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
11579 Rockland
11573 Rumford/Mexico
11585 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
11580 Saco/Biddeford
11581 Sanford
11582 Sherman Station
11583 Skowhegan
11584 South Paris
11586 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
11587 Vinalhaven - Delayed Viewing
11588 Wiscasset
WEB
14084 Crisis Counseling Diane Lemay 3
- This class is a video stream of the ITV class broadcast from Augusta.
- Delayed viewing allowed, but permission from the instructor is required.
- Delayed viewing students must complete exams within one week of the exam.
HUS 233 Sexual Abuse and Trauma
Presents the experience of sexual abuse and trauma from the perspective of survivors, perpetrators and others involved. Treatment techniques and community responses involving both survivors and perpetrators are viewed within the context of various modalities. Prerequisite: HUS101 or PSY100
Augusta
(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
08982 Sexual Abuse and Trauma W 09:00AM-11:45AM Linhardt 3
Bangor
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
09020 Sexual Abuse and Trauma W 09:00AM-11:45AM Linhardt 3
Saco/Biddeford
11298 Sexual Abuse and Trauma W 04:00PM-06:45PM Giroux 3
ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, Instructor Permission Required)
Sexual Abuse and Trauma W 09:00AM-11:45AM Linhardt 3
09057 Bath/Brunswick
11590 Bethel
11591 Bucksport
11592 Caribou - Delayed Viewing
11593 Deer Isle
11594 East Millinocket
11595 East Sullivan
11596 Ellsworth/Hancock
11597 Farmington
11598 Fort Kent
11599 Greenville
11600 Houlton
11589 Hutchinson Center
11601 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
11602 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
11603 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
11604 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
11605 Lewiston-Auburn
11606 Lincoln
11607 Machias
11608 Madawaska - Delayed Viewing
11610 Mount Desert
11611 Newport
11612 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
11613 Presque Isle
11614 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
11615 Rockland
11609 Rumford/Mexico
11621 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
11616 Saco/Biddeford
11617 Sanford
11618 Sherman Station
11619 Skowhegan
11620 South Paris
11622 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
11623 Vinalhaven - Delayed Viewing
11624 Wiscasset
WEB
14083 HUS 233 Sexual Abuse & Trauma Magdalena Linhardt 3
- This class is a video stream of the ITV class broadcast from Augusta.
- Delayed viewing allowed, but permission from the instructor is required.
- Delayed viewing students must complete exams at the regularly scheduled times. Exams are online through Blackboard.
HUS 236 Foundations of Vocational Rehabilitation
Examines the vocational rehabilitation process, focusing on evaluation, planning, treatment and placement. Provides an overview of the historical, philosophical, theoretical and operational foundation of vocational rehabilitation, particularly as it applies to people with behavioral health problems and disabling conditions. Prerequisite: HUS 101
Rockland
11270 Foundations of Vocational Rehabilitation F 09:00AM-11:45AM Shattuck 3
WEB
08405 Foundations of Vocational Rehabilitation Jakab 3
HUS 261 Early Childhood Curriculum
A theoretical and applied course that integrates and builds on preliminary courses addressing the nature and needs of young children. Theories and models of curriculum for the very young will be explored. Methods for planning and developing curriculum goals and objectives will be practiced. Relevant content and developmentally appropriate processes for meeting the needs of young children will be presented. Specific curriculum areas will be covered in depth. Prerequisite: HUS160 or permission
WEB
08666 Early Childhood Curriculum Clark 3
HUS 263 Family Interactions
Presents issues and dynamics which affect family functioning. Family relations, stresses, and strengths are examined within the context of human service delivery systems. Both contemporary and historical influences are addressed from multicultural perspectives. Prerequisite: HUS 101 or permission
WEB
10563 Family Interactions McCue-Herlihy 3
HUS 289 Global Citizenship
This course is designed to serve as an opportunity for students to participate in global citizenship, to strengthen their intercultural competencies and meet UMA’s general education requirements in the areas of cultural diversity and social sciences. Students will increase their knowledge and cultural awareness by selected psychosocial institutions and topics by collaborating with peers and faculty from universities in three countries. The selected topics are developed to support multiple programs and to strengthen students identity as global citizens. There are no prerequisites for enrollment in the course. 3 credits
Augusta
13574 Global Citizenship M 9-11:45am Elliott & Linhardt 3
