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.
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.
WEB08396 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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08400 Practicum Abbott 6
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
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10562 Community Mental Health Care Leonard 3
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10563 Family Interactions McCue-Herlihy 3
HUS 308 Assessment and Planning
This course presents models of assessment and planning in the context of clinical and rehabilitation settings. It will also familiarize students with a selection of methods, techniques, and instruments commonly used to assess client skill and support levels. The preparation of a collaborative support plan based on assessment data is required. Prerequisite: HUS 212 and MAT 100 or higher. 3Cr
WEB08406 Assessment and Planning Linhardt 3
HUS 330 Interviewing and Counseling
Theory and practice of psychological interviewing for the purposes of gathering data and/or
modifying human behavior including current theories and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy.
Includes experience with interviewing and counseling techniques and the proper use of referral.
Prerequisite: PSY 100
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08668 Interviewing and Counseling Grunder 3
HUS 332 Addiction & the Family
The course acquaints students with research findings and clinical data regarding the effects of
addiction on various family systems. The conditions of co-addiction, codependency and family
dysfunction are studied within the contexts of family systems and society as a whole. The
development of the functional self as the foundations for healthy interpersonal relationships is
explored. Prerequisite: HUS125 and PSY100 (This course is crosslisted with SSC 332)
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08407 Addiction & the Family Adams 3
HUS 349 Supervision in Human Services
Focusing on the essence of supervision in the context of social/human service organizations and
practice, this course will explore a range of models of supervision as well as the roles, tasks,
functions and processes of supervision, including issues of liability, stress and burnout.
Prerequisite: HUS 212, and HUS 330 and HUS 305.
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08409 Supervision in Human Services Jakab 3
HUS 362 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
This course is designed to teach students how to recognize and implement appropriate environmental
strategies that support early literacy development and appropriate early experiences with books and
writing. Emphasis is placed on speaking and listening, as well as reading and writing readiness.
Prerequisites: HUS 160 and PSY 302 or equivalents or instructor permission.
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08669 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Sandberg 3
HUS 364 Human Rights Violation: Torture and Trauma
(This course is cross-listed with JUS 364 and SSC 364.) Human Rights refer to the basic rights and
freedoms to which all humans are entitled. To violate the most basic human rights, is to deny
individuals their fundamental moral entitlements. The focus of the course will be on how the
experience of intentional psychological and physical torture affect individuals, families and
societies. We will discuss the short-term and long-term psychological, neurological, biological,
social and disability-related consequences of torture and trauma. Prerequisites: PSY 100
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08410 Human Rights Violation: Torture and Trauma Linhardt 3
HUS 436 Counseling for Co-Occurring Mental Disorders and Addiction
This course is designed to familiarize students with diagnostic and counseling strategies for
treatment of people with co-occurring mental disorder and addiction. Screening and assessment
methods will be studied. The integration of treatment approaches will be covered including
recovery and relapse models for this population. Interventions of motivational interviewing,
cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, medication management and self help groups will be
taught. Prerequisites: HUS 125, and ( HUS 218 or HUS 212) CR. 3
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08413 Counseling for Co-Occurring Mental Disorders and Addiction Adams 3
HUS 460 Internship Seminar
This seminar course is designed to enable students to identify, prepare for and complete a
successful internship experience in mental health or human services. Students will learn to
translate their accomplishments, abilities and attributes into professional goals and will learn
strategies to implement these goals. Emphasis will also be placed on understanding organizational
structures and cultures, and on developing communication and interpersonal skills essential for
succeeding in a professional environment. Prerequisite: Senior status in the Bachelor of Science in
Mental Health & Human Services Program.
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11164 Internship Seminar W 01:00PM-03:45PM Samuelian 3
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08414 Internship Seminar Lemay 3
HUS 461 Internship in Mental Health & Human Services
Offers students the opportunity to work under supervision in a public or private sector agency for
16 hours a week per semester. Application of skills and knowledge provide the foundation for the
course, including crisis intervention, case management and current best practices. Preparation of a
comprehensive portfolio is required. Students matriculated in the Bachelor of Science in Mental
Health & Human Services degree must complete a total of 12 credit hours to fulfill the internship
requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: Senior status in the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health
& Human Services degree and HUS 308, HUS 349 and HUS 460.
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08415 Internship in Mental Health & Human Services Lane 6
HUS 462 Internship in Mental Health/Human Services
Offers students the opportunity to work under supervision in a public or private sector agency for
16 hours a week per semester. Application of skills and knowledge provide the foundation for the
course, including crisis intervention, case management and current best practices. Preparation of a
comprehensive portfolio is required. Students matriculated in the Bachelor of Science in Mental
Health & Human Services degree must complete a total of 12 credit hours to fulfill the internship
requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: HUS 308, HUS 349, HUS 460, and HUS 461 or equivalent, and
senior status in the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services degree
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08416 Internship in Mental Health/Human Services Samuelian 6
HUS 463 Internship in Mental Health & Human Services
Offers students the opportunity to work under supervision in a public or private sector agency for
32 hours a week for the semester. Application of skills and knowledge provide the foundation for
the course, including crisis intervention, case management and current best practices. Preparation
of a comprehensive portfolio is required. Students matriculated in the Bachelor of Science in
Mental Health & Human Services degree must complete a total of 12 credit hours to fulfill the
internship requirement for graduation. CR 12 *Students may take HUS 461 and HUS 462 for a total
of 12 credit hours over two semesters or take HUS 463 for one semester for a total of 12 credit
hours. Prerequisite: HUS 308, HUS 349, HUS 460, and senior status in the Bachelor of Science in
Mental Health & Human Services degree.
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08417 Internship in Mental Health & Human Services Lemay 12
