Surveys the philosophies of the field of social work and all of the human services. Examines the historical and theoretical approaches to the understanding of social work and the agencies that deal with delivery of services to members of society. Includes the interrelationship of human services and examines the knowledge, values and skills of the helping process. Particular emphasis is placed on the concept of human diversity and the impact of oppression and discrimination. This course will highlight the human needs that social workers address across the life span with particular emphasis on the needs of older adults.
Explores mediation as a conflict resolution method used in today's society. Students will learn the skill set necessary to use the mediation process in formal and informal situations.
Focuses on the development of counseling skills, specific helping behaviors, and qualities of effective counselors needed for certification and beyond, as well as ethical and legal issues encountered in the helping professions. Students will study historical and philosophical foundations and the various professional organizations related to the counseling profession.
Presents an overview of counseling theory, with focus on the development of specific helping behaviors.
Integrates a study of ethical and practice issues in the human service field with the student's experience in the internship education practicum. Special attention will be given to the special ethical issues in the addictions field. For Addictions Counseling A.A.S. and Certificate students: this course must be completed prior to enrolling in INTR 103.
Presents major theoretical approaches to the field of addictions, and introduction to the twelve core functions of the alcohol and drug abuse counselor. This course will include skill development training for the beginning alcohol and drug counselor.
Presents the basic pharmacological and neurophysiological fundamentals of licit and illicit drug use. The primary focus of the course is the explanation of how drugs may alter body and brain function and how these alterations influence and mediate human behavior. Suggested for human service majors, especially those interested in addictions, current or potential health care professionals.
Presents the theory and practice of using groups as a counseling intervention in the human services. There will be a presentation of types of groups, general principles of groups, stages of evolution of groups, ethical and professional issues, and special emphasis on the use of groups in the drug and alcohol field.
Presents the theoretical approaches of family therapy with a focus on family systems theory and their application in mental health settings. Students will explore treatment models for working with families and addicted families. The course will offer a fundamental knowledge necessary to engage in practical application of the theories discussed.