Topics will include competency, integrity and confidentiality. Graded as Pass/Fail. Offered: Fall. Half lecture hour. HUSV 153 CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR (3) HUMAN SERVICES An introduction to the fundamentals and life skills of conflict management: positive and productive communication, self-evaluation, and appropriate resolution strategies. It examines personal values, cultural influences, communication style, and conflict management styles with an emphasis on gaining an understanding of the causes of conflict and resources for resolving conflict. This course is recognized by the State Office of Alternative Dispute Prevention and Resolution as required training for all volunteer mediators. Offered: Fall and Spring. Three lecture hours. HUSV 170 LOSS, BEREAVEMENT (3) AND THE FAMILY This course will explore loss, bereavement and recovery in the context of the family. It will include identifying the stages of grief; normal losses in the life cycle; complicated bereavement; differences in child and adult bereavement; effective measures to help bereaved families; and cultural differences in bereavement. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours. HUSV 200 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTIVE (3) BEHAVIOR An exploration of research and theories related to the psychological, behavioral and physiological bases of addiction and recovery. A variety of common addictive disorders are examined, including addictions to alcohol, eating, smoking, gambling, work, sex and drugs. Students examine the impact of addictions on families, the workplace and society as well as on the individual. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours. HUSV 205 EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE (3) This course acquaints students with psychoactive drug classification and with the physiological, biochemical and psychological effects of mind-altering drugs. The course also describes the characteristics of several types of mental illness, how they are impacted by chemical dependency, and how a psycho-educational approach may be used in treatment. Offered: Spring. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 210 SUBSTANCE-‐ABUSE: ASSESSMENT, (3) EVALUATION AND TREATMENT A study of symptoms and manifestations of substance abuse as they relate to evaluation; assessment; treatment and referral, including intervention; case history; treatment plans; relapse treatment; follow-up; and continued support processes. Offered: Spring. Three lecture hours. HUSV 215 FAMILIES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (3) This course examines substance abuse within the context of a family system. It includes aspects such as developing a substance abuse family identity, typical problem-solving behaviors in substance-abuse families, daily routine regulators of home life, family ritual disruptions and intergenerational transmission of substance-abuse patterns. Offered: Spring. Three lecture hours. HUSV 220 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION (3) This course will examine primary, secondary and tertiary prevention levels as well as universal, selective and indicated populations. Emphasis will be placed on how to promote constructive lifestyles and norms that discourage alcohol/drug use and the development of social and physical environments that facilitate alcohol/drug-free lifestyles. Resiliency will be a key component of this course. Offered: Spring. Three lecture hours. HUSV 255 INTRODUCTION TO DISABILITY (3) SERVICES An overview of disability services, with an emphasis on definitions and models of disability and disability history. The lived experience of disability is explored as well as the impact of disability on the family. The portrayal of disability in literature, film, and media as well as future issues in disability such as the impact of technology are explored. Students apply critical thinking to their experiences with disability in the contexts of professional, personal, and community life. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours. HUSV 260 COALITIONS, COMMUNITY (3) DEVELOPMENT AND GRANT WRITING An exploration of best practices relating to community development, coalition building and grant writing. Students will learn roles and responsibilities of organizing a community and building effective coalitions to address social problems. The emphasis will be on assessing community needs, grant writing, growing the organization, cultural inclusiveness, and evaluation of data. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours. 220