Course Descriptions
College 101 10890101 Students gain skills that lead to success in college, employment, and life. Students should take this course in their first semester.( Pre-requisite: None.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Introduction to Human Services 10520101 Examine the evolution of the human services field. Distinguish the various types of human service agencies and occupations available in the field. Demonstrate the qualities of the field professionals. Complete 10 hours of community service at an agency of learner’ s choice outside of class time. Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found in the human services profession. Apply reflective practitioner techniques. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Intro to Interview & Counsel 10550206 Analyze foundational skills in the counseling relationship. Analyze the stages of the helping processes and the roles professionals play in the processes. Analyze the importance of establishing therapeutic relationships. Apply basic counseling techniques. Apply interviewing and counseling skills through mock counseling sessions and personal experience reflections. Examine issues of boundaries and ethics.( Prerequisite: High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260; OR " preparatory course( s)"; OR successful completion of English Comp 1 with a C or better. Contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444). Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
English Composition 1 10801136 Learners develop knowledge / skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience / purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills.( Prerequisite: High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260; OR " preparatory course( s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Understanding Substance Use 10550201 Explore the bio-psych social dynamics of substance use. Examine treatment approaches, models, and screening criteria. Examine substances of abuse, history of SUDs, and their impact on the individual and society. Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Emotional Intelligence 10520103 This course will introduce the student to the importance of emotional intelligence in the human services field. Emotional intelligence works to increase the student’ s emotional self-awareness, self-regulation, core values internal motivation, increasing empathy, and building skills for interpersonal effectiveness needed to be an effective human service worker. Students will utilize these basic skills in the human service field to adapt and manage their responses to various situations. Apply reflective practitioner techniques. Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Group Facilitation 10550204 An introduction to theory and practice of group dynamics and processes. Includes ethical considerations, effective group leadership, and stages of group development. Also includes demonstration of group facilitation skills, clinical documentation, co-facilitation strategies, reflective practitioner techniques, and group formation.( Prerequisite: 10-550-206, Intro to Interview. & Counsel.) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Boundaries Ethics Helping Prof 10550210 Evaluate the ethical codes of the helping professions. Examine professional boundaries related to the helping professions. Incorporate ethical standards into decision making processes. Examine ethical considerations related to professional standards for the helping professions. Examine ethical considerations related to state and federal regulations for the helping professions. Examine the ethical considerations related to professional self-care.( Prerequisite: 10-550-206, Intro to Interview & Counsel.) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Intro to Psychology 10809198 This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development..( Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite: 10-831-102, English Comp Prep). Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Overview of Mental Health Dis 10550203 Provides an overview to the history, diagnosis, treatment strategies, legal and ethical considerations, and documentation of mental health conditions. Focus is on understanding the mental health conditions that co-occur with substance use disorders. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Foundations of Case Management 10550202 Introduction to case management techniques and processes. Incorporates intake assessment techniques, service planning techniques, referral processes, coordination of care, and discharge processes determined by a multidisciplinary team approach. Includes client self-determination and autonomy. Incorporates clinical documentation requirements and processes.( Prerequisite: 10-550-206, Intro to Interview & Counsel.) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Developmental Psychology 10809188 Developmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a " B " or better). Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Family Systems 10550209 Provides a broad understanding of family systems theory and practice relevant to the human services field. Focus is on evaluating the communication and interaction patterns and applying interventions and strategies.( Prerequisite: 10-550-206, Intro to Interview & Counsel.) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
GERO: Alzheimer ' s & Dementia 10544205 Study of Alzheimer ' s disease and other forms of dementia. Students will differentiate between stages of dementia and Alzheimer ' s disease. By analyzing normal brain processes and how these diseases affect brain function, students gain insight on best practices in responding to the needs of this population and their caregivers and loved ones. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Issues in Child Maltreatment 10520141 Examine issues often found in families that are affected by child abuse and neglect. Explore the social, environmental and biological components of child maltreatment. Determine the laws, agencies and procedures that are specific to child maltreatment. Define the role played by the helping professional in response to child maltreatment, including mandated reporting of abuse. Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found while working with child maltreatment. Apply reflective practitioner techniques. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
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