HUS 133(3-0-3)
Child Maltreatment: Prevention, Investigation, and Treatment
This course focuses on a cross-disciplinarian perspective of child abuse and neglect by investigating such factors as possible causes, manifestations, and prevention techniques. This course examines the role of the mandated reporter as well as laws and legislation regarding child maltreatment. It also emphasizes methods and strategies used by professionals to work with children and families in abusive and neglectful situations. A service learning advocacy experience is required.
HUS 150(3-0-3)
Introduction to Chemical Abuse and Dependency
This course examines alcoholism and substance abuse from historical, biological, psychological, social and cultural perspectives. It presents theoretical frameworks that help students understand the nature and course of chemical abuse and dependency, as well as strategies to prevent its onset. The course introduces the assessment and diagnostic process as well as treatment approaches.
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HUS 155(3-0-3)
Substance Abuse Counseling
This course will focus on alcoholism and substance abuse/dependency counseling. Current research, theoretical models, and methods in the treatment process will be examined. The practical development of counseling skills will be emphasized. This course can be used as a Social Science elective.
PR: PSY 121 or HUS 150 or permission of instructor
HUS 157(4-0-4)
Substance Abuse Counseling
This course will focus on alcoholism and substance abuse/dependency counseling. Current research, theoretical models, and methods in the treatment process will be examined. The practical development of counseling skills will be emphasized. This course can be used as a social science elective.
PR: HUS 150
HUS 208(1-8-3)
Field Instruction I
This course provides students with an initial, structured and supervised direct practice experience in a public or private institution, supervised by a qualified professional. It requires a minimum of 108 hours of field work and nine classroom hours of instruction, integrating and reinforcing social work theories. Students who received credit for HUS 221 may not receive credit for this course.
PR: SOC 125
HUS 210(1-8-3)
Field Instruction II
This course provides students with a second structured and supervised direct practice experience in a public or private institution, supervised by a qualified professional. This course focuses on some of the same topics in Field Instruction I at a more in-depth level. It requires a minimum of 108 hours of field work and nine classroom hours of instruction, integrating and reinforcing social work theory. Students who received credit for HUS 222 may not receive credit for this course.
PR: HUS 221 or HUS 208
HUS 221(*-*-3)
Field Instruction I
This course provides students with an initial, structured and supervised direct practice experience in a public or private institution, supervised by a qualified professional. It requires a minimum of 108 hours of field work and nine classroom hours of instruction, integrating and reinforcing social work theories.
PR: SOC 125
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HUS 222(*-*-3)
Field Instruction II
This course provides students with a second structured and supervised direct practice experience in a public or private institution, supervised by a qualified professional. This course focuses on some of the same topics in Field Instruction I at a more in-depth level. It requires a minimum of 108 hours of field work and nine classroom hours of instruction, integrating and reinforcing social work theory.
PR: HUS 221
F
HUS 225(1-10-4)
Integration of Theory and Field I/Chemical Dependency
This course provides students with an initial direct practice experience. It is a combination of field work and 15 lecture hours, which provides for an integration of theoretical concepts with practical experience. The field work, a minimum of 150 volunteer hours, takes place in a chemical dependency agency under the supervision of a certified CASAC worker. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of the specific agency to the larger community, the particular role responsibilities of the student volunteer, and the steps in the human service process. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.
PR: HUS 150 and consent of the department
HUS 226(1-10-4)
Integration of Theory and Field II/Chemical Dependency
This course provides students with a second direct practice experience. The agency selected for HUS 226 must be different from the agency selected for HUS 225. The course is a combination of field work and 15 lecture hours, which provides for an integration of theoretical concepts with practical experience. The field work, a minimum of 150 volunteer hours, takes place in a chemical dependency agency under the supervision of a certified CASAC worker. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of the specific agency to the larger community, the particular role responsibilities of the student volunteer, and the steps in the human service process. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.
PR: HUS 150 and consent of the department
HUS 250(3-0-3)
Planning, Assessment and Treatment
This course introduces students to the major theories and methods employed in the assessment and treatment of substance abuse and addictive illnesses. It explains the processes, procedures, and tools required to effectively assess and evaluate clients in developing an individualized plan of treatment. The course stresses the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)12-Core Functions of the Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), enabling students to create treatment plans that consider the needs of special populations, ethical concerns, treatment models and clinical strategies.
PR: HUS 150
HUS 252(4-0-4)
Addictive Drugs: Issues and Selected Topics
This course will examine how the abuse of alcohol and other drugs affect the body with an emphasis on the central nervous system, organ systems, and general physical health. Psychoactive drug categories will be explored in relation to their history, administration, and how the body processes licit and illicit drugs. Drug interactions, specific physical adaptations, and the physiological basis for the disease concept also will be explored. Selected topics related to pharmacology such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, pregnancy implications, co-morbidity with other mental health disorders, and drug use and issues within specific populations may be explored.
PR: HUS 150 or permission of department
HUS 254(3-0-3)
The Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs
This course examines how alcohol and other psychoactive drugs affect the body, the brain, behavior, and influences all areas of human development. Psyochoactive drug categories are discussed with emphasis on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drug action. Current theories about the etiology of major psychological and addictive disorders and the rationale for substance abuse drug treatment are examined. The characteristics and needs of special treatment populations are also examined.
PR: HUS 150
HUS 255(3-0-3)
Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Prevention/Education
This course will focus on prevention education as it relates to the individual, family and community in general. It will highlight the major role substance abuse has played in lowering productivity and increasing absenteeism in the workplace, soaring health care costs, and escalating crime and violence in families and communities. It will present the significance and application of substance abuse prevention education at various levels from pre-schooler to adult.
PR: HUS 150
