Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Department of Rehabilitation and Human Services

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.
3

Course Attribute

LAB3Soc&BehSci-HumBeh,Cult,Soc and GT Human Behavior & Soc Sys

HUSR 208 Perspectives on Aging and Later Life

Survey of the field of gerontology with attention to the physical, psychological, social, economic and cross-cultural aspects of aging.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

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

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

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

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: HUSR 350 and ENST 355

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

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

Prerequisites

HUSR 205 with a minimum grade of D-

HUSR 397 Foundations of Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

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 399 Professional Ethics in the Human Services

A developmental and case study based exploration of the professional ethics operative in the human services.
3

Prerequisites

HUSR 205 with a minimum grade of D-

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

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

Prerequisites

(HUSR 205 and HUSR 300 with a minimum grade of D-)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

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.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

HUSR 475 Psychiatric Rehabilitation

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

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

HUSR 492 Internship in Human Services

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. S/U graded.
1-15

Prerequisites

GPA-2.0

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 15 credit hours

HUSR 495 Special Topics in Human Services

Course designed to investigate a specific aspect of Human Services.
1- 4

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 9 credit hours