2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Natural and Health Sciences

School of Human Sciences

HUSR 205 Introduction to Human Services

Interdisciplinary orientation to human services systems worldwide. Historical developments, populations served, career opportunities, controversial issues, ethics. Special emphasis on topics and occupations in community health, gerontology and rehabilitation. (LAC, gtP)

3

HUSR 209 Foundations of Health Promotion/Health Education

Overview of the field of health promotion/education including: evolution of the profession, health theories and models, functions/skills of health educators, current programs and settings for practice.

3

HUSR 238 Contemporary Issues in Drug Abuse

Examines current drug abuse problems and issues confronting modern society, including sociological and psychological factors influencing drug-taking behavior and social and health consequences that accompany drug abuse.

3

HUSR 299 Community Health Systems

Investigation and discussion of community organization, major community health problems and the role and function of various community agencies, programs and services related to problem resolution.

3

HUSR 300 Human Services Helping Skills

Study and develop effective interpersonal communications and human relations skills for human service workers.

3

HUSR 330 Health Promotion/Health Education Techniques

Prerequisites: HUSR 209. Course provides opportunity to learn and apply specific health promotion/education techniques such as risk assessment, individual educational plans, small group techniques, mass media, lectures and community organization campaigns.

3

HUSR 336 Human Sexuality

The general purpose of this course is to survey the psychosocial and biophysical dimensions of human sexuality.

3

HUSR 342 Modern Concepts of Health and Disease

This course is designed to discuss the etiology, treatment and control of the most significant diseases that affect the population of the United States today.

3

HUSR 350 Introduction to Environmental Health

Discussion of the relationships of environmental pollution to the ecosystem and health of humans. Analyze major areas of environmental pollution: water, air, solid wastes, pesticides, radioactive wastes and population.

3

HUSR 380 Rehabilitation Principles and Case Management

Introduction to comprehensive rehabilitation history, philosophy, legislation and process. Details role and functions of case management and coordination with community, government, industry.

3

HUSR 385 Working with Families in Rehabilitation

Prerequisite: HUSR 205 or consent of instructor. Provides an analysis of relevant issues and critical problems concerning the effective utilization of family members in rehabilitation. Concerns of families in different cultures are addressed.

3

HUSR 397 Rehabilitation of the Substance Abuser

Psychological, biological, sociological and cultural problems related to substance abuse, effects on family and adult children of alcoholics. Emphasis on treatment, multidimensional assessment program development and community resources.

3

HUSR 405 Health Communications and the Media

Focuses on the design, production, evaluation and acquisition of appropriate media and materials for health education/promotion programs.

3

HUSR 410 Human Services Program Planning and Evaluation

Prerequisites: HUSR 205 and HUSR 300. Theories and practices of program planning and evaluation in human services, including planning models and procedures, needs assessment and evaluation design, data collection and analysis. Community based project required.

3

HUSR 422 Directed Studies in Human Services

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

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HUSR 460 Community Resources for the Elderly

Direct service community-based learning required. Review needs of older persons in the community and evaluate the continuum of long-term care resources available, service gaps, program models, and funding mechanisms.

3

HUSR 470 Client Assessment

Basic principles and practices utilized in vocational assessment. Emphasis on the unique interpretation necessary for handicapping conditions and special adaptations of assessment tools for persons with disabilities.

3

HUSR 475 Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Juniors or above. This course will allow students to develop an understanding of psychiatric rehabilitation, as well as demonstrate the applicability of this topic for human service, counseling, and/or rehabilitation professionals.

3

HUSR 485 Medical/Psychological Aspects of Disability for Human Services Workers

Juniors or above. An introduction to the nature of specific disabling conditions as well as various disease entities common among human service clients.

3

HUSR 490 Career Planning & Placement

Investigate career development process and sources of occupational information. Focus on developing skills in job development, job analysis and job placement through self-exploration.

3

HUSR 492 Internship in Human Services

Consent of instructor. Supervised experience in health and human services organizations allows students to apply concepts of direct service, management and leadership necessary for responsible occupations in organizations. S/U graded, repeatable. Maximum of fifteen credits.

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HUSR 495 Special Topics in Human Services

Course designed to investigate a specific aspect of Human Services. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.

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