Human Services (HUSV)
HUSV 2101 Intro to Human Services
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
An interdisciplinary overview of the field of human services. Special attention given to the political, economic, organizational, and social factors currently affecting the field. Students will examine the theoretical frameworks of the field, the day-to-day functions and activities of human services organizations, and their own beliefs, values and skills related to work in human services.
HUSV 3001 Research Methods in Soc Sci
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
Introduction to the fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative research methods as applied in the social and behavioral sciences: formulating a research question, evaluating ethical issues in research, collecting and analyzing data, and developing appropriate presentation of findings.
HUSV 3020 Interviewing & Counseling
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
A course focused on developing knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential to effective interviewing and counseling in a variety of settings including social agencies, education, health care, and business. Emphasis on experimental learning of interviewing skills and strategies.
HUSV 3060 Human Serv Agencies & Processe
Prerequisite: HUSV 2101
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
This course will explore the differing characteristics of various types of human service agencies, specifically focusing on the organizational structures and processes within these agencies and impact these have on agency function. It will explore the problems associated with bureaucracies, best practices to use within them, and will investigate the reforms that seek to improve them.
HUSV 3080 Social Welfare Pol & Programs
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
This course deals with socio-economic welfare issues and programs such as human capital development, income redistribution, family and child-care support, food stamps, Medicare, and Medicaid. It examines current fiscal policy, social policy, and housing policy.
HUSV 3341 Applied Statistics
Prerequisite: Minimum of 45 hours completed, including Area A mathematics requirement
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
An introduction to managerial and administrative decision making utilizing statistical analysis. The emphasis will be on use of basic descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential statistics including estimation and hypothesis testing using contingency tables, analysis of variance, and regression. Specific examples will utilize Microsoft Excel, emphasizing decision making using datasets drawn from both business and nonprofit environments.
HUSV 3600 Intro to Addiction Studies
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
The assessment, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse disorders and other addictive behaviors. Biological, psychological, and social factors associated with addictions will be studied with attention to their impact on diverse populations and the effects of substance abuse and addictive behaviors on the family and community. Overview of the historical development of the field of addiction prevention and treatment as a foundation for exploring the current state of the profession, including relationships with government, economics and consumerism.
HUSV 3601 Addiction Screening, Assessmen
Credit Hours: (3-0-3).
Addiction Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis: Includes screening, assessment and diagnosis of substance related and addiction disorders (or potential for those disorders), as well as co-occurring disorders. Students will learn to use standardized biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, and will demonstrate mastery of information management and record keeping.
HUSV 3602 Case Mgnt/Treatment Addiction
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
In-depth study of treatment modalities and case management including evidence-based substance abuse counseling, group counseling, Crisis Intervention, Peer Recovery, and Addictive Family systems/interventions. Students will learn the levels of care articulated by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), particularly as they relate to the administrative aspects of local, county and state entities. Students will also study the eight skill groups defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Treatment Admission; Clinical Assessment; Ongoing Treatment Planning; Counseling Services; Documentation; Case Management; Discharge and Continuing Care; Legal, Ethical and Professional Growth Issues.
HUSV 3603 Brain and Behavior
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
Survey of neurophysiological systems and how they affect mood, thinking, and behavior. This course will focus on basic concepts of neuroscience and how brain mechanisms mediate mood, thinking, sensation, motivation, emotion, learning, and “normal” and “abnormal” behavior. Key topics include how behavioral disorders can be accounted for by brain functions, addictive disorders as a Brain Disease, and how alcohol and drugs alter behavior and brain function.
HUSV 3604 Psychopharmacology of Addictio
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
In-depth exploration of the physiological and pharmacological aspects of addiction and recovery, including addictive properties of various substances, and approaches to withdrawal, treatment, recovery and relapse prevention. This knowledge allows for comprehensive treatment plan development, monitoring of physical and psychological aspects of substance abuse, and interventions supportive of recovery as it relates to physical, emotional, social and intellectual dimensions of clients.
HUSV 4010 Prog Plan, Dev, & Evaluation
Prerequisite: HUSV 2101
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
Study of planning, program development, and evaluations as the basic functions of human services agencies. Students will learn how to analyze social welfare programs and policies by using a variety of quantitative approaches and program models. Emphasis on developing different techniques of program planning and understanding diverse evaluation techniques as they relate to data collection.
HUSV 4030 Legal & Ethical Issues in HS
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
An overview of ethical and legal issues related to provision of human services including examination of ethics statements from national professional organizations related to human services and the helping professions. Issues covered will include cultural diversity, informed consent, confidentiality, equal opportunity, discrimination, responsibility to clients, and collaboration with colleagues.
HUSV 4080 Spec Topics in Human Services
Prerequisite: HUSV 2101
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
Provides students with an understanding of some human services phenomenon in greater depth. By treating such topics in breadth, depth, and in context, students will develop a sound understanding of the topic treated.
HUSV 4081 Spec Topics in HS Leadership
Prerequisite: HUSV 2101
Credit Hours: (3-0-3)
Interactive experience designed to provide a grounding in leadership theories and frameworks and to explore a range of leadership tasks and processes. Specific topics will vary.
HUSV 4900 Human Services Internship
Prerequisite: Senior status and completion of a majority of the courses required for the Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a minimum grade of "C" in each.
Credit Hours: 3-9 credit hours (0-9-3) or (0-18-6) or (0-27-9)
Supervised internship experience in an approved human services agency, relevant to the student's career aspirations. Students are responsible for securing their own internship placement according to Gordon State College internship guidelines.
HUSV 4990 Independent Study in HUSV
Prerequisite: Prior approval of the supervising instructor and the department head
Credit Hours: 1-3 credit hours (0-3-1) or (0-6-2) or (0-9-3)
Independent investigation of a topic through a research project or a program of directed readings. Topics will be developed by the student and the sponsoring faculty member.