Courses Offered
Human Services
HSRV-H 202 Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Abuse I (3 cr)
Basic overview of the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of alcohol and drug abuse.
HSRV-H 203 Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Abuse II (3 cr)
Examination of the effects of alcohol and drug abuse on the body. Will include acute and chronic effects of use and implications for treatment.
- Prerequisite: H202.
HSRV-H 204 Introduction to Gerontology (3 cr)
Basic introduction to the field of gerontology and the role of the human services professional.
HSRV-H 205 Treatment Issues in Alcohol and Drug Abuse (3 cr)
Discussion of methods of treatment, continuum of care, selected approaches to counseling, and the treatment functions of screening, intake, orientation, and referral.
- Prerequisite: H202.
HSRV-H 211 Dynamics of Group Behavior (3 cr)
Focus on properties of groups, awareness of personal factors in group interaction, dimensions of leadership in achieving effectiveness, characteristics of larger social systems, and the dynamics of change. Lectures and experiential exercises.
HSRV-H 301 Service Needs of Older Adults (3 cr)
This course addresses the basic service needs of the older adult. The topics to be addressed will include nutrition, health, and housing. A case management approach will be used.
HSRV-H 302 Psychological Aspects of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (3 cr)
Discussion of psychological aspects of alcohol and other drug use, abuse, and addiction. Will include assessment, motivation, emotional aspects, personality characteristics, and individual treatment approaches.
HSRV-H 303 Counseling Needs of Older Adults (3 cr)
This course addresses the emotional and psychological needs of the older adult. Topics to be covered will include retirement, loss, companionship, isolation, sexuality, autonomy and others. Focus will be on assessment, delivery of services, and referral.
HSRV-H 304 Basic Counseling Skills (3 cr)
Development of basic counseling skills including listening, focusing, reflecting, interpretation, confrontation and self-disclosure, and establishing effective counseling relationships.
- Prerequisite: Six credits of alcohol/drug, gerontology, or psychology.
HSRV-H 323 Social Systems Aspects of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (3 cr)
Discussion of social systems such as family, peer groups, and cultural systems as they interrelate with persons abusing alcohol and other drugs. Will include substance abuse in the workplace and in organizations.
HSRV-H 360 Counseling Substance Abusers and Their Families (3 cr)
Recognizing symptoms of dependency, the role of the family, emotional enmeshment, family patterns, and treatment approaches. The course includes lectures, role plays, discussion, and films.
HSRV-H 401 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Seminar (3 cr)
Study and analysis of diagnosis and treatment, including counseling styles and methods of facilitating change, self-help programs, treatment facilities models, and outcomes of effective treatment. Special attention will be given to poly-addicted clients, women, adolescents, and the family.
- Prerequisite: Six credits of alcohol and drug abuse courses.
HSRV-H 402 Integrative Seminar in Gerontology (3 cr)
Integration of gerontology knowledge and skills through completion of a special project in gerontology and participation in a seminar focused on the community and institutional care needs of older adults, along with the role of human services gerontology professionals.
- Prerequisite: Fifteen hours in Gerontology.
Social Work
SWK-S 100 Understanding Diversity in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr)
Theories and models to enhance understanding of our diverse society. Provides content about differences and similarities in experiences, needs, and beliefs of selected minority groups and their relation to majority groups.
- Pre- or Co-requisite: ENG- W131
SWK-S 141 Introduction to Social Work (3 cr)
Examination of characteristics, functions, and requirements of social work as a profession. Emphasis upon ideological perspectives of the profession and the nature of professional function and interaction.
- Pre- or Corequisite: ENG- W131
SWK-S 200 Special Topics in Human Services (3 cr)
Study of selected topics in human services such as chronic mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, gerontology, child welfare, case management.
SWK-S 221 Human Behavior and Social Environment I: Individual Development and Functioning (3 cr)
Understanding of human behavior with the environment as a basis for social work practice. Focuses on understanding the interaction between person and environment. Coverage of major theories of individual functioning, life cycle development, and family context. Exploration of inequality, discrimination, and differential access to opportunities.
SWK-S 231 General Social Work Practice I: Theory/Skill (3 cr)
Development of beginning understanding of generalist social work practice. Uses a range of perspectives including strengths, perspective, empowerment, and person-in-environment. Focuses on beginning phase of problem-solving process and related skills.
- Prerequisite: Admission to B.S.W. program.
- Pre- or Co-requisite: S221.
SWK-S 232 Human Services Skills (6 cr)
Continuation of S231. Guided field experiences for application of generic practice concepts, principles, and development of basic skills.
SWK-S 251 Emergence of Social Services (3 cr)
Examination of the evolution of social services in response to human needs and social problems, as related to economic, political, and social conditions.
- Prerequisite S141 or permission of instructor.
- Pre- or Co-requisite: HIST- H106.
SWK-S 280 Introduction to Field Experience (3 cr)
Introductory field experience for testing interest in Social Work.
SWK-S 300 Selected Topics in Social Work (3 cr)
Study of selected topics in Social Work.
- Prerequisite: Junior standing.
SWK-S 322 Human Behavior and Social Environment II: Small Group Functioning (3 cr)
Examination of the significance of small group as context and means for social development of individuals and as agent of change in the social environment. Discussion of individuals as members of group, including family and organizations.
- Prerequisite: S221
SWK-S 323 Human Behavior and Social Environment III: Community and Organizational Functioning (3 cr)
Theoretical and conceptual foundation of community and formal organizations, community research, institutional discrimination, distribution of community resources, and power and control as it relates to oppressed groups.
SWK-S 332 General Social Work Practice II: Theory/Skill (3 cr)
Examination of middle and ending phases of the problem-solving process and related skills. Helping relationships with various client system sizes, impact of agency policies and procedures vis a vis clients’ problems, relationship between practice and research.
SWK-S 352 Social Service Delivery Systems (3 cr)
Policies, structures, and programs of service delivery systems at local, regional, and national levels. Emphasis on systems relationships and policy development process for beginning capacity in policy analysis and policy practice.
SWK-S 371 Social Work Research (3 cr)
Prerequisite Junior standing. Examination of basic research methods in social work, the relevance of research for social work practice, and selection of knowledge for use in social work.
SWK-S 381 Social Work Practicum I (3 cr)
Guided field experience for application of generic practice concepts, principles, and development of basic practice skills.
SWK-S 400 Practicum Seminar (1 cr)
Discussion of practice issues as experienced in S482.
SWK-S 433 Generalist Social Work Practice III: Theory and Skills (3 cr)
Development of the ability to work differentially with selected situations and varied system sizes. It identifies clients’ needs as the primary factor influencing the choice of intervention.
SWK-S 442 Practice-Policy Seminar in Fields of Practice (3 cr)
(2 courses required)
Addresses practice and policy issues in specific fields of practice, such as child and family, aging, addictions, and developmental disabilities.
SWK-S 472 Practice Evaluation (3 cr)
Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate own practice with individuals, groups, communities, and organizations.
SWK-S 482 Social Work Practicum II (5 cr)
Guided field experience for application of concepts and principles and development of skills for generalists practice with selected social systems.
SWK-S 490 Independent Study (1-6 cr)
Prerequisite special permission. Individual study of an area of special interest.
