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.
Survey of the field of gerontology with attention to the physical, psychological, social, economic and cross-cultural aspects of aging.
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.
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.
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.
Study and develop effective interpersonal communications and human relations skills for human service workers.
The general purpose of this course is to survey the psychosocial and biophysical dimensions of human sexuality.
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.
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.
Introduction to comprehensive rehabilitation history, philosophy, legislation and process. Details role and functions of case management and coordination with community, government, industry.
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.
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.
A developmental and case study based exploration of the professional ethics operative in the human services.
Focuses on the design, production, evaluation and acquisition of appropriate media and materials for health education/promotion programs.
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.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
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.
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.
Supervised experience in health and human services organizations allows students to apply concepts of direct service, management and leadership. Note: A criminal record may disqualify students from taking this course.
GPA-2.0
Course designed to investigate a specific aspect of Human Services.