This introductory course in human services is designed with an overview of substance use disorders. The course will explore the substance use disorder continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Areas of focus include use of drugs historically, routes of drug administration, absorption, craving, intoxication, misuse tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal. The course is designed to include classifications of substances consistent with the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM) and looks at the holistic impact of substance misuse and substance use disorders on individuals, families, and communities. The course will include the treatment and support of people with co-occurring conditions, primarily the co-occurrence of substance use disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions and/or medical conditions. 3 credits
Offers students the opportunity to work under supervision in a public or private sector agency for 8 hours per week for a semester (112 hours total). This course is an opportunity to learn new skills and apply basic knowledge provided in the foundation courses. This course requires video conferencing throughout the semester. You must pass this course with a C (grade of 73) or better to continue. This course can only be repeated once with approval by MHHS faculty advisor and/or MHHS Field Placement Coordinator. A Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) portfolio review can be requested by the student if the student has 6 months or more of work or volunteer experience in a human services role or setting. Prerequisites: HUS 223 Professional Practice Seminar. Students are strongly encouraged to complete HUS 316 Applied Professional Ethics prior or simultaneously. 3 cr.
Class will meet on the last Thursday of the month from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for the live seminar. Attendance at each live seminar is required. HUS270 Practicum requires you to submit a completed Placement Information form (PIF) many weeks before the start of your field placement class. The PIF submission deadline is July 1 for fall classes, November 1 for spring classes, and March 1 for summer classes. If you have not submitted your PIF by this semester's deadline, then this class cannot be taken this semester.
Prerequisites: HUS 223 Professional Practice Seminar. Students are strongly encouraged to complete HUS 316 Applied Professional Ethics prior or simultaneously.
Theory and practice of gathering data and/or modifying human behavior including current theories and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy. The practice of interviewing is employed to advance the skills in supportive and counseling interventions. 3 credits Prerequisites:HUS 101 and HUS 212 and HUS 230: OR permission from instructor
HUS 318 Adolescence: Substance Related and Criminogenic Thinking
This course integrates the study of adolescent development, alcohol and other drug use, misuse, and criminogenic thinking among adolescents and young adults. Case studies and group projects address problem definition, strategies for intervention, and rehabilitation issues. This course content is based on content from a prior course titled Adolescent, Substance Abuse and Criminality. (3 credits) Prerequisite: An introductory social science, human service, or criminal justice course
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 process of supervision including issues of liability, stress and burnout. Changes in public social welfare policy have intensified the demands in a labor intensive work environment. Concerns for increasing productivity, efficiency and accountability have placed additional demands on staff at all levels in social service hierarchies. 3 credits Prerequisite: HUS 212 and HUS 309 or permission from the instructor.
This capstone course offers students the opportunity to work under supervision in a public or private sector agency for 24 hours per week for a semester (336 total hours). Students will apply knowledge and skills of human services work in their
internship setting and in their coursework. In addition, attendance at the live seminars is required. This course requires video conferencing throughout the semester. Minimum grade of ¿C¿ is required in this course to meet degree
requirements. Prerequisites: Senior status and completion of HUS 223, HUS 270 HUS 316, HUS 349 and HUS 368. 9 credits
The class seminar will meet the first Sunday of each month from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Attendance of the live seminars is required. HUS-470 internship requires you to submit a completed Placement Information Form (PIF) many weeks before the start of your field placement class. The PIF submission deadline is July 1 for fall classes, November 1 for spring classes, and March 1 for summer classes. If you have not submitted your PIF by this semester's deadline, then this class cannot be taken this semester
Prerequisites: Senior status in Mental Health & Human Services and HUS 223, HUS 270, HUS 368, HUS 316, and HUS 349.
