| NOTE: |
Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course
is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion
of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that
the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade.
A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester. |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| HMS 101 |
Introduction to Human
Services -- Prerequisites: “C” or better in
ENG 025, ENG 032 or assessment/waiver. Explores the history of
human services, career opportunities and the role of the human
services worker. Focuses on target populations and community
agencies designed to meet the need of various populations. 3
lecture hours. |
3
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| HMS 102 |
Helping Relationship
Techniques -- Prerequisites: “C” or better
in ENG 025, ENG 032 or assessment/waiver Provides opportunities
to increase effectiveness in helping people. Examines the helping
process in terms of skills, helping stages and issues involved in a
helping relationship. Second in a series of three introductory
human services courses. 3 lecture hours. |
3 |
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| HMS 103 |
Interviewing and
Assessment -- Prerequisites: HMS 101 and HMS 102, or
CRJ 101 and CRJ 103, or HMS program chair approval. Introduces
and develops basic interviewing skills. Includes assessment
strategies and treatment planning. Third in a series of three
introductory human services courses. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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| HMS 105 |
Introduction to Correctional
Rehabilitation Services -- Prerequisites: None.
Introduces the study of crime and criminals and how society is
affected. 3 lecture hours. |
3
|
| HMS 109 |
Understanding Diversity --
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: “C” or better in ENG
025, ENG 032 or assessment/waiver. Introductory course that
encourages cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity.
Focuses on cultural variations in attitudes, values, languages,
gestures, and customs. Includes information about major racial and
ethnic groups in the United States. 3 lecture hours |
3
|
| HMS 110 |
Women’s Issues
-- Prerequisites: “C” or better in ENG 025, ENG 032
or assessment/waiver. Major issues and social problems related
to women through an interdisciplinary analysis of social
institutions and movements for social change as they affect women.
Focus is on 21st century trends in institutions such as the family,
law, medicine, education and other social interaction. 3 lecture
hours.
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3
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| HMS 113 |
Substance
Abuse -- Prerequisites: “C” or better in
ENG 025, ENG 032 or assessment/waiver. Provides basic
information about alcohol and drugs and the laws that pertain to
their abuse. Explores current attitudes and practices that pertain
to alcohol and drug use, misuse and dependence. Class can be used
toward ICAADA certification. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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| HMS 201 |
Internship I -- Prerequisites:
HMS 101, HMS 102, HMS 103. The first of two fieldwork
experiences in approved human service agencies. The student will
complete 160 hours under the supervision of an agency professional
and a college faculty member. The classroom component will include
small group discussion and analysis of the internship experience. 2
lecture hours; 10 co-op/practicum hours.
|
3
|
| HMS 202 |
Internship II --
Prerequisites: HMS 201, HMS 205, HMS 206. The second of two
fieldwork experiences in approved human service agencies. The
student will complete 160 hours under the supervision of an agency
professional and a college faculty member. The classroom component
will include small group discussion and analysis of the internship
experience. 2 lecture hours; 10 co-op/practicum hours. |
3
|
| HMS 205 |
Behavioral/Reality
Techniques -- Prerequisites: HMS 103. Focuses on
theories of behavioral and reality approaches. Develops
understanding of terms and practical applications of the behavioral
and reality approaches used in working with people. 3 lecture
hours. |
3
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| HMS 206 |
Group Process and Skills --
Prerequisites: HMS 101, HMS 102, HMS 103. Studies group
dynamics, issues and behaviors. Includes group functioning and
leadership, guidelines on working effectively with a co-leader, and
practical ways of evaluating the group processes. 3 lecture
hours. |
3
|
| HMS 207 |
Program Planning and Policy
Issues -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in MAT 050 or
assessment/waiver, HMS 101, HMS 102, HMS 103. Concentrates on
the components of administration of human service agencies.
Addresses practitioner skills needed by an administrator or
supervisor. Discusses social policy and its impact on human
services. 3 lecture hours. |
3
|
| HMS 215 |
Juvenile Delinquency
-- Prerequisites: None. Provides an overview of the
concepts, definitions and measurements of juvenile delinquency.
Explores various theories that attempt to explain the causes of
delinquency. Looks at the role of environmental influences [peers,
gangs, school, drugs, etc.] as they contribute to delinquency.
Discusses an overview of the history and philosophy of the juvenile
justice system as well as ways to control and treat juvenile
delinquents. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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| HMS 220 |
Issues and Ethics in Human
Services -- Prerequisites: HMS 101, HMS 102, HMS
103. Advanced level course provides an overview of legal and
ethical aspects in the field of human services with implications
for the human service worker. Includes topics such as
confidentiality, rights of clients, client records, equal
protection for staff and clients, and discrimination. The Human
Service Ethical Code and related codes are covered with an overview
of ethical dimensions of practice. 3 lecture hours. |
3
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| HMS 240 |
Rehabilitation
Processes: Probation and Parole -- Prerequisites: HMS
101 or HMS 105. Provides an understanding of probation and
parole as an integral part of the criminal justice system with
special emphasis on current and future trends in this area.
Explores the role of community corrections and its impact on the
role of probation and parole in our society in view of the increase
in the number of offenders. 3 lecture hours.
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3
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