Course Descriptions
Undergraduate
HUSV 2100. Introduction to Human Services. (W) (3) A focus on the foundations and framework of issues and factors affecting the structure and delivery of human services. (Fall, Spring)
HUSV 3101. Cultural and Scientific Impact. (3) Interaction between the practice of science and its impact upon learning in modern culture. (Fall)
HUSV 3102. The Adult Years. (3) Biological and psychological development pertaining to maturation. (On demand)
HUSV 3110. Leadership Theory and the Dynamics of Group Processes. (3) Examination of the dynamics of leadership behavior and group processes. Combines the theoretical and practical aspects of leadership through a variety of teaching/learning formats including small group laboratory methods. (Spring)
HUSV 3190. Public Relations for Human Services Agencies. (3) The basics of the theories and practices of public relations as applied to human services organizations. (Fall)
HUSV 3210. Management of Human Service Agencies. (3) Prerequisites: HUSV 2100 and 3110. Introduction to terminology, theories, concepts, processes and functions in the management of human service agencies. (Spring)
HUSV 3410. Practicum in Human Services. (6) In an agency setting, practicum provides an opportunity for the student to apply general theory to practical experience, professional and ethical issues, as well as skill building. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
HUSV 3416. Internship in Human Services. (6) In a setting specifically appropriate to his/her area of concentration, the student is involved in a variety of practices which further integrates experiential learning and a theory with emphasis on skill development. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
HUSV 3619. Senior Seminar in Human Services. (3) A synthesis, coordination and supplement to previous learning. Students share and evaluate their internship experiences and address specific topics that better prepare them for the job market. (Fall, Spring)
HUSV 3800. Individual Study in Human Services. (1-6) Prerequisite: permission of the student's adviser and an appropriate individual study director. Designed to allow a student to pursue individual goals under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
HUSV 5000. Selected Topics in Human Services. (3-6) (3-6G) Prerequisite: permission of the Department of Human Services. Seminars, independent study and clinical experiences. May be repeated for credit, with approval. (Fall, Spring)
HUSV 5103. Substance Abuse: Primary Prevention. (3) (3G) Primary prevention concepts, research, and programming and introduction to psychoactive drugs, their effects on the human physical function, intellectual perception, and psyche. (Spring) (Evenings)
HUSV 5104. Substance Abuse: Approaches to Intervention and Treatment. (3) (3G) Concepts of drug dependency and various approaches to intervention and treatment. (Fall) (Evenings)
HUSV 6100. Adjustment Problems, Children and Youth. (3G) Study of adjustment problems of childhood and adolescence with emphasis on theoretical postulates as they relate to problems of behavior and attitudes in educational environments. (On demand)
HUSV 6102. Learning and Development. (3G) In-depth study of selected theories of learning and development. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
HUSV 6110. Parent Education. (3G) Study of principles and practices for research, development of programs and evaluation in parent education. (On demand) (Evenings)
HUSV 6115. Strategies and Designs in Human Development and Learning: Child Advocacy. (3G) Study of principles and practices for educational personnel to employ as child advocates. (On demand) (Evenings)
HUSV 6120. Creativity, Learning Environments and Experiences. (3G) Investigation of theories of creativity and their relationship to curriculum development. (Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
HUSV 6130. Concepts of Teaching and Learning: Children's Play. (3G) Examination of theories, trends and current practices in children's play. (On demand)
HUSV 7135. Readings in Learning and Development. (3G) Examines research data about the development of human behavior interpreted in terms of multiple disciplines, including psychology, anthropology and ethnology. (On demand) (Evenings)