HUS - Human Services

HUS 20153 ISSUES IN CHILD WELFARE

Emphasizes critical thinking skills necessary to understand complex issues surrounding child welfare and continuous preparation for meaningful adjustments to numerous crises encountered by children and families. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

HUS 20553 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES

Broad overview of the profession of Human Services and the social welfare system. Examines historical developments of human services and social welfare and the knowledge, values and skills required to function in the role of a human services professional. Allows participants to evaluate their strengths as a potential human services professional. Introduces field experience. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10153 Social Thought or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

HUS 21253 THE FAMILY

Explores historical, anthropological and theoretical perspectives of family. Dynamics of family relationships, communication styles and interactions addressed, as well as issues relating to dating, love and friendship, human sexuality, relationships, life styles, divorce, child rearing and other related issues. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10153 Social Thought or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

HUS 26001 ISSUES IN ADVOCACY

Designed around special theories, practices or interests of an individual or group of students.

HUS 26002 ISSUES IN CASE MANAGEMENT

In-depth analysis of case management as a key responsibility in the human service field.

HUS 26003 ISSUES IN HUMAN SERVICES

Student's will select a human service topic and examine academic literature and research to understand the causality of the problem, prevalence of other problems generated as a result of the underlying issue/problem, societal conditions that precipitate and contribute to such problems and review literature that helps us understand approaches to overcoming problems in society through treatment, prevention, advocacy and other approaches.

HUS 26004 ISSUES IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Student's will select a human service topic and examine academic literature and research to understand the causality of the problem, prevalence of other problems generated as a result of the underlying issue/problem, societal conditions that precipitate and contribute to such problems and review literature that helps us understand approaches to overcoming problems in society through treatment, prevention, advocacy and other approaches.

HUS 30000 SOCIAL WELFARE:ISS IN HUMAN SERV

Overview of emerging issues in social welfare. Topics including culture and diversity, social justice, privatization and emerging technologies in the field of social welfare.

HUS 30053 HUMAN SERVICES & COMMUNITY

Aids in understanding dynamics of strengthening communities through action. Covers skills and knowledge to promote and influence community change to overcome or prevent adversity such as domestic violence, teen-age pregnancy, inequality or problematic services delivery system. Introduces topics in applied social research and policy.

HUS 30063 HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

Study of theories and knowledge of human development across the lifespan within the wider context of a range of social systems.  Social systems examined include individual, family, group, organizational, and community in which people live.  The ways social sysstems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being are emphasized.

HUS 30153 ISSUES IN GERONTOLOGY

Examines aging from a broad perspective. Studies the causes and consequences of aging and its sociological and economic impacts. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10153 Social Thought or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

HUS 30253 SOCIAL POLICY & THE COMMUNITY

Effects of social policy on practice; social policy analysis; process of policy formulation as it relates to human services and other social welfare professions.

HUS 30254 SEMINAR IN FAMILY ISSUES

Identifies problems and issues that impact upon families in today's society. Provides strategies, programs and services for prevention, intervention and treatment.

HUS 30353 NURTNG EDUC FOR FAMILY UNIT

Participation in comprehensive and validated educational and treatment program. Teaches how to guide families in establishing nurturing as a way of life and, thus improve family relationships. Hands-on experience with parents and children provides insight into family dynamics, knowledge of positive and effective parenting, and opportunity to monitor and evaluate progress. Participants may choose to facilitate the following groups: children (4-7, 8-12), adolescents, teen parents or adults.

HUS 30654 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

Study of the function of marriage and family in contemporary American society, including the why of intimate relationships, couple/parent/child adjustment, three generational relationships, and the process of break-up and remarriage. CROSS LISTED WITH PSY 30654

HUS 30953 DEATH AND DYING

Confronts subject of death from new and alternative perspectives. Explores attitudes of death and the dying process, rituals, theories and the social organization of death in many societies to gain knowledge in understanding feelings and attitudes toward death. CROSS LISTED WITH PSY 30954. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

HUS 31254 UNDSTNG FAM IN CRISIS

Examines backgrounds, needs and coping mechanisms of persons faced with family crises. Identifies resources for meeting crises such as abuse in the home, chemical dependency, unwed parenthood, divorce and remarriage, unemployment, long-term illness or disability and death of a family member.

HUS 32253 RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS

Reviews basic research methods focusing on conceptual basis for experimentation. Includes basic design components such as control, sampling, data collection and analysis. CROSS LISTED WITH PSY 32253. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology and MAT 32044 Statistics

HUS 35401 FIELD RESEARCH IN CHICAGO

Students travel to Chicago to learn about conditions of poverty, ethnicity in larger cities, race issues, everyday living for people who have been marginalized from mainstream society, communities in Chicago, social welfare system, and the social work by Jane Addams and her work at Hull House.

HUS 35553 SPECIAL TOPICS:HUMAN SERVICES

Designed around special theories, practices, or interests of an individual or group.

HUS 36000 STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES

Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical techniques used in the social sciences. Topics include data collection procedures, measures of dispersion, correlation designs, probability, statistical inference, and analysis of variance. Crosslisted with PSY 36000 and SOC 36000.

HUS 38054 FAM DYN SUBST ABUSE CNSL

Primarily focuses on use of family systems perspective to examine treatment of families affected by substance abuse. Effects of substance abuse across the life span of the family considered. Additional topics include intervention and relapse prevention.

HUS 38154 NUTR HLTH SUBST ABUS&REC

Covers physiological requirements of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. Examines effects of abused substances on nutrition, nutritional adjustments necessitated because of abuse and effects of substance abuse on states of the life cycle. Evaluates nutritional factors on the development of chronic illness.

HUS 38200 GRANT WRITING

Develops working knowledge of fund development process. Considers grant preparation and writing, annual and special appeals, board and donor relations, and issues in fundraising. Examines federal, state and private funding options; differences between for-profit and not-for-profit organizations; and management of grants, inclusive of budgets and evaluations of funded programs/projects.

HUS 40053 MTHDS SMNR IN HUMAN SRVC PRCTC

Identifies set of basic skills for different settings in which helpers work. Describes wide array of human services intervention strategies, with particular focus on how to interview and/or counsel clients and make students aware of both the technology and art of human services practice. Prerequisites: HUS 20553 Social Welfare: Introduction to Human Service, HUS 30253 Social Policy and the Community, PSY 20153 Survey of Developmental Psychology.

HUS 40154 ADDICTION STUDIES IN MOVIES

Focuses on addiction to alcohol and other drugs has been portrayed in the American cinema over numerous decades. Explores how addiction has been portrayed and assists in learning about assessment, intervention and treatment through watching and critiquing these movies.

HUS 40155 INTIMACY AND ADDICTIONS

Expands knowledge of relationship, romance and sex addictions. Present case presentation method review based on research and experience. Presentation includes a hypothesis and intervention to address addiction.

HUS 40454 ETHICS IN HUMAN SERVICES

Examines ethical theories and application to practice and management of social service agencies. Explores relationship between federal/state regulations and the effect on client and provider.

HUS 40552 COUNSELING THEORIES AND DYNAMICS

Introduces major systems and theories of counseling and psychotherapy including dynamics that contribute to an effective therapeutic approach. Use of didactic and experiential teaching methods. CROSS LISTED WITH PSY 40552

HUS 40553 SKILLS & TECHNQS IN HUMAN SERV I

Examine systems framework, skills, analysis of issues and current intervention strategies for working with individual clients and groups in diverse social service settings. Develop and enhance interviewing and effective communication skills. Opportunity for observation and participation in direct practice within a social service setting. Awareness of technology and art of human services practice.

HUS 40554 SKILLS & TCHNQS IN HUMAN SERV II

Emphasis on skill development working with individuals, groups, families and community resources. Interviewing and/or counseling clients;in-depth analysis of case management in social service professions. Students will have the opportunity to begin direct practice in a social service setting as part of class work.

HUS 40555 SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES IN HUMAN SERVICES III

Course focuses on continued skill development in working with groups and familes.  Students practice skills by role playing and receiving feedback from instructor and classmates.  Topics include facilitating support and therapy groups as well as couples and family counseling sessions.

HUS 41053 INTERNSHIP: HUS

Practices and expectations include goal and objective setting, journal writing, site meeting with the on-site supervisor and academic supervisor, on-going monitoring, and final formal evaluation.

HUS 42053 INTERNSHIP: HUS

Practices and expectations include goal and objective setting, journal writing, site meeting with the on-site supervisor and academic supervisor, on going monitoring, and final formal evaluation.

HUS 44033 RESEARCH ON PHYSIOLOGY&ADDICTION

Course expands on addiction knowledge through reading and writing about addictions based on research found in literature review.

HUS 48054 VALUE & ETHICS IN SB AB CNS

Examines ethical issues, ethical conduct and professional responsibility in addiction counseling. Topics include moral basis of ethical codes and assessment of values, attitudes and beliefs that influence decisions concerning professional and ethical issues.

HUS 48154 SUB ABUS CNSL DIVERS SOC

Develops awareness of culture and history through examination of student's personal beliefs and attitudes towards multiculturalism, preconditions for change in different groups and qualities necessary for a culturally skilled counselor.

HUS 48254 SUBS ABUS CNSL PRACTICUM

No course description available.

HUS 49000 SEMINAR IN HUMAN SERVICES

Capstone course that provides student opportunity to integrate and synthesize key concepts and theories through analysis and evaluation of current topics and issues impacting the human services profession and its clients. Examines policy and legislation, agency mandates, trends in treatment, and evaluates the same for sustainability in society from three areas: equity, economic and environmental. Prerequisite:  Most or all of the core required courses in the major must be completed or instructor permission.

HUS 49053 SENIOR COMP IN HUMAN SERVICES

Examination or project designed to assess the student's achievement of the goals of his/her major program.