The Department of Rehabilitation and Human Services
Human Services
HS 201 Survey of Human Services. 3 Credits
Presents an orientation to the general field of Human Services as a helping profession, academic discipline, and public social service. Includes fundamental information regarding the historical and contemporary development of the field.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 292 Independent Study. 1-3 Credits
Provides an experience for students of superior academic standing to explore material not covered by regular college courses.
Lecture Hours 1-3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 298 Internship/Cooperative Educ. 1-3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
Provides university credit for a freshman level field experience in the area of Human Services supervised by faculty. Learning agreement must be completed prior to registration.
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 335 Introduction to Counseling. 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): HS 201 or concurrent enrollment in HS 201.
Designed to provide an overview of counseling theories and the fundamental skills of counseling.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 345 Legal, Ethical, Prof Iss in HS. 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): HS 201 or REHA 201.
Presents a review of the current and historical legal decisions which effect client rights and service provisions. Legal and ethical issues of due process and appropriate treatment in the least restrictive settings, the right to treatment and other significant legal ramifications relative to client advocacy and professional responsibility are discussed. Students are exposed to various professional standards in Human Services. Similarly, legal and professional issues such as confidentiality and privileged communication are discussed.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 385 Behavioral Pharmacology & HS. 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): HS 201 or concurrent enrollment in HS 201.
Provides an introduction to the conceptual issues and methods of behavioral analysis of drug action and effect upon personality and behavior. Examines issues of psychopharmacology and the diagnostic, behavioral and social rationale for the application of chemical therapy. Examines the complexity of drug analysis, and explains the multifaceted analytical procedure that has been developed in response to the prescription of behavior changing medicine.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 394 Professional Seminar I in HS. 1 Credit
Prerequisite(s): HS 201, SOCI 101, and PSYX 100.
Corequisite(s): HS 395.
Provides an academic and supportive environment to freshman and sophomore students to discuss and share their field experiences and intensively investigate topics pertinent to the field of human services and an agency setting.
Lecture Hours 1
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 395 Suprv Field Experience I HS. 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): HS 201, SOCI 101, and PSYX 100.
Corequisite(s): HS 394.
Provides students an initial supervised agency field experience in the human services designed to facilitate the information necessary to explore and formulate individual interests, abilities and educational goals relative to the field and practice of human services.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 481 Abuse, Neglect in Family. 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): HS 335, or consent of instructor.
Explores the various theories of family dysfunction and relative social problems surrounding marital and family disruption. Discusses the various types of family abuse and neglect and the impact on child development and psychological status on family members. Effects of dysfunctional communication and its etiology are discussed. Community reaction and support systems are presented in the context of human services practice and delivery systems.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 483 Intro to Addiction Counseling. 3 Credits
An introduction to addiction that presents various perspectives of causation relative to abusive and harmful use of drugs and alcohol, including eating disorders and other forms of behavioral and social addictions such as gambling and excessive-compulsive sexual problems. Provides a basic knowledge of ASAM and DSM IV placement criteria and treatment planning and documentation. Students will participate in a field experience at an AA group meeting or another similar support group.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 492 Independent Study. 1-3 Credits
Provides an experience for students of superior academic standing to explore material not covered by regular college courses.
Lecture Hours 1-3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 494 Seminar/Workshop. 1-3 Credits
Provides an opportunity for experimental study in an area of human services.
Lecture Hours 1-3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 494A Professional Seminar II in HS. 1 Credit
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Human Services Program, HS 395, HS 394, and HS 335.
Corequisite(s): HS 495A. Provides students who are currently enrolled in HS 495A, Supervised Field Experience I in the Human Services, with a forum for discussing their internship experiences in a supportive, confidential, and academic setting.
Another important purpose of the Pro-seminar is to facilitate the active integration of a theoretical knowledge base to practical field experiences and applications. Students engage in the HS 495A /494A and 495B/494B sequence consecutively during their senior year after completion of a significant portion of academic coursework in the Human Services discipline.
Lecture Hours 1
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 494B Professional Seminar III in HS. 1 Credit
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Human Services Program, HS 395, HS 394, HS 335, and HS 495A/494A. Corequisite
Another important purpose of the Pro-seminar is to facilitate the active integration of a theoretical knowledge base to practical field experiences and applications. Students engage in the HS 495A /494A and 495B/494B sequence consecutively during their senior year after completion of a significant portion of academic coursework in the Human Service discipline.
Lecture Hours 1
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 495A Suprv Field Experience II HS. 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Human Services Program, HS 395, HS 394, and HS 335.
Corequisite(s): HS 494A. Provides students with progressive learning situations in which they have the opportunity to assume responsibility for productive tasks in a practical setting in a Human services agency or organization in which they are placed.
A series of opportunities to integrate theory, methodology and practice are available. Each section constitutes a separate internship, providing a block learning experience.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 495B Suprv Field Experience III HS. 3 Credits
Corequisite(s): HS 494B. Provides students with progressive learning situations in which they have the opportunity to assume responsibility for productive tasks in a practical setting in a human services agency or organization in which they are placed.
Perquisite: Admission to the Human Services Program, HS 395, HS 394, HS 335, and HS 495A/494A. A series of opportunities to integrate theory, methodology, and practice are available. Each section constitutes a separate internship, providing a block learning experience.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
HS 498 Internship/Cooperative Educ. 1-5 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
Provides university credit for a junior or senior level field experience in the area of Human Services supervised by faculty. Learning agreement must be completed prior to registration.
Department: Rehab & Human Services
Rehabilitation
REHA 201 Intro to Diversity in Counslng. 3 Credits
Introduction to counseling and the importance of multicultural knowledge, skills, awareness, and attitudes towards the clients they serve. The course focuses on counselor perspectives for understanding and interacting with diverse groups, and will examine theoretical and research literature concerning cultural characteristics and differences related to disability, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, geography, advanced aging, and social class. Students will be provided the opportunity to explore scholarly as well as practical resources for interacting with diverse individuals and families.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 216 Psycho-Soc Asp of Rehab/Addct. 3 Credits
Provides overall knowledge of psycho-social factors affecting adjustment to disability and the impact of addiction on this population. This course also focuses on introducing students to the field of rehabilitation and the broader human service profession. It covers history, legislation, skills/competencies, attitudes, service delivery, and career information. Students will be provided the opportunity to explore the rehabilitation profession and the broader human service field, including addiction counseling. It will include the required qualifications and skills for various professions.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 292 Independent Study. 1-3 Credits
Provides students an opportunity to intensively investigate topics pertinent to the field of Rehabilitation.
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 294 Seminar/Workshop. 1-3 Credits
Provides students an opportunity to intensively investigate topics pertinent to the field of Rehabilitation.
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 298 Cooperative Educ/Internship. 1-6 Credits
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 301 Prncpls of Cnslng & Grp Theory. 3 Credits
Develops an understanding of group process, provides an introduction to conducting interviews and skills in the helping process, and emphasizes group membership skills for rehabilitation clients.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 406 Assmnt in HS and Addctn Prgrms. 3 Credits
Learn skills for assessment and diagnosis of addictions. Also, applies empirical principles to appraisal of client characteristics, needs, and potential. Provides practice with assessment data recording, interpretation, and application to an overall view of a case.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 418 Coun for Loss & Bereavement. 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
Examines the process of adjustment to losses of many different kinds that frequently occur in the lives of consumers serviced by counselors and human service agencies. Course will discuss counseling techniques and strategies to facilitate successful adjustment to loss.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 425 Psych Rehab & Co-Occur Dsrds. 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing.
Provides an orientation to the field of psychiatric rehabilitation. The course will include historical antecedents, philosophical and traditional connections with the field of rehabilitation and addictions counseling, assessment, planning and service delivery methods for those intending to work in rehabilitation focused programs serving persons with psychiatric and addiction disabilities. Diagnostic methods for assessing co-occurring psychiatric and addictive disorders utilizing the DSM IV will be explored.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 453 Case Mgmt & Comm Resources. 3 Credits
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing.
Covers methods for effectively managing a case and caseload. Areas covered include writing a case history, treatment planning, and writing case notes. Aids counselors serving consumers, determining appropriate community resources, and making a proper referral.
Lecture Hours 3
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 492 Independent Study. 1-3 Credits
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 494 Seminar/Workshop. 1-3 Credits
Investigates special topics pertinent to the area of Health and Human Services.
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 498 Internship/Cooperative Educ. 1-6 Credits
Department: Rehab & Human Services
REHA 499 Capstone Addctn Trtmnt P & D. 2 Credits
Reviews assessment of individuals with a variety of types of addiction and creating client treatment plans. Course content will also include becoming knowledgeable of the DSM and the ASAM and including them in assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders.
Lecture Hours 2
Department: Rehab & Human Services