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NC State Courses (HSV)
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HSV100 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK
3 credit hours; 3 class hours
This course will provide an introductory understanding of human needs, social values, ideologies, and institutional structure which have shaped the evolution of social work values and responses in America. It will introduce students to current professional roles and settings for practice.
Quarters available: Day - W, Sp; Evening - W, Su
Prerequisite: HSV107 (minimum grade of C- required)
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HSV101 - STRESS LIFE MANAGEMENT
2 credit hours; 2 class hours
Stress has been called the disease of modern civilization. Using basically a lecture-discussion style, we will explore how stress develops, how the body reacts, investigate stress related disorders and disease, and experience positive ways of coping with stress. This course has both personal and professional application for students interested in health care.
Quarters available: Day - Based on need; Evening - Based on need
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HSV102 - PROFESSIONALISM IN HUMAN SERVICES
3 credit hours; 3 class hours
This course will help the student understand the components of professionalism, the need for professionalism, the challenges facing professionalism in the helping field, and the effects these challenges can have on one's personal and professional relationships. Students will assess their personal standards and understanding of professionalism through self-evaluation techniques. This course will also provide a practicum orientation to prepare students for the Human Services Program practicums.
Quarters available: Day - F, W, Su; Evening - F, Sp, Su
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HSV103 - EXPERIENCE IN SMALL GROUPS
3 credit hours; 2 class hours; 2 lab hours
This course places an importance on understanding how groups work effectively and ineffectively and in understanding how groups can be used as a change or growth opportunity. Not only is the focus on group process, but the student's ability to increase their interpersonal effectiveness while working with human services clients.
Quarters available: Day - F, W, SP; Evening - F, W
Prerequisite: HSV116 (minimum grade of C- required) OR ECE200 (minimum grade of C- required)
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HSV107 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES
4 credit hours; 4 class hours
This course is a study of both the intimate portrait and the big picture of individuals in the larger context of society. Topics to be included are the role of human service workers, the system within which they work, the legal issues relevant to the field, and strategies of intervention.
Quarters available: Day - F, W, Sp; Evening - F, Sp
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HSV109 - SOCIAL PROBLEMS
3 credit hours; 3 class hours
This course will present an overview of generally recognized social problems by sociological measurement. Definitions of social problems and an understanding of their impact on the quality of life and the social work field will be implemented.
Quarters available: Day - W, Su; Evening - Sp
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HSV110 - INTRODUCTION TO CASE MANAGEMENT
4 credit hours; 4 class hours
This course introduces the basic methods of controlling a case load, coordinating various components to community social services, and ensuring continuity of services to clients. Topics covered include: information gathering, record-keeping, monitoring treatment plan implementation, referral to other service providers, and the appropriate utilization of a caseworker’s time. Basic mathematical competencies are developed and assessed by a “client financial module” project. The case management policies of various community agencies will be examined.
Quarters available: Day - W, Sp; Evening - W, Su
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HSV115 - CHILD MANAGEMENT
4 credit hours; 4 class hours
This course will help the student understand basic management of child behavior. Students will experience parenting techniques, early behavior management techniques, and the skill to observe child behavior from the eyes of the child.
Quarters available: Day - F; Evening - W
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HSV116 - INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES
3 credit hours; 2 class hours; 2 lab hours
The purpose of this course will be to present an overview of the various techniques of interviewing, types of interviews, and issues relevant to interviewing, such as confidentiality, recording of interviews, and nonverbal communication. The course will include practical exercises in the various techniques and methods of interviewing specifically used in the human services field.
Quarters available: Day - F, W, Sp;; Evening - F, W, Sp
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HSV121 - SURVEY OF HUMAN DISABILITIES
4 credit hours; 4 class hours
This course is an examination of family dynamics and functions and the effect of social forces on the same. Consideration is given to families in which there is divorce, abuse, alcoholism, mental retardation/developmental disabilities/chronic illness, and mental disordeers.
Quarters available: Day - F, Sp; Evening - W
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HSV124 - FAMILIES IN CRISIS
4 credit hours; 4 class hours
An examination of family dynamics and functions and the effect of social forces on the same. Consideration is given to families in which there is divorce, abuse, alcoholism, mental retardation/developmental disabilities/chronic illness, and mental disorders.
Quarters available: Day - F, Sp; Evening - W, Su
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HSV140 - PRACTICUM
1 credit hours; 7 lab hours
This course is designed to provide the student with “hands-on” experience within the Human Service Field. This course involves placement of the student in an actual work environment. The student will complete 70 hours of work experience at the placement site. This work experience provides the foundation for developing the student into a competent human services worker. This course must be taken concurrently with HSV 142-Seminar.
Quarters available: Day - F, W, Sp, Su; Evening - F, W, Sp, Su
Prerequisites: HSV102 (minimum grade of C- required), HSV103 (minimum grade of C- required) OR HSV117 (minimum grade of C- required), HSV107 (minimum grade of C- required), HSV116 (minimum grade of C- required), and must be concurrent with HSV142
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HSV142 - PRACTICUM SEMINAR
2 credit hours; 2 class hours
The practicum seminar provides opportunities for students to share with others their skills and points of view. These skills and points of view, attained through the practicum experience, are the foundations for developing the student into a competent human services worker. This course must be taken concurrently with HSV 140-Practicum.
Quarters available: Day - F, W, Sp, Su; Evening - F, W, Sp, Su
Prerequisites: HSV102 (minimum grade of C- required), HSV103 (minimum grade of C- required), HSV107 (minimum grade of C- required), HSV116 (minimum grade of C- required), and must be concurrent with HSV140
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HSV198 - CREDIT FOR LIFE EXPERIENCE
2 credit hours; 2 class hours
This is a course where students learn to evaluate their life experience, determine what learning may meet the outcomes of college courses for college credit, and prepare documentation to verify that these outcomes have been met. This course counts as a basic elective in the Human Services Program. Enrollment in this course requires approval of the Divisional Dean and successful completion of ENG101 or ENG102.
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need; Evening - Offered based on need
Prerequisite: ENG101 OR ENG102
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HSV199 - HUMAN SERVICES BASIC ELECTIVE
3 credit hours
This course is used for transfer credit purposes only.
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need; Evening - Offered based on need
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HSV201 - BASIC COUNSELING SKILLS I
3 credit hours; 2 class hours; 2 lab hours
This course will explore a variety of helping strategies or techniques that are considered to be effective in helping people reduce personal stress and conflict and resovle problems more effectively. The course emphasizes both a theoretical understanding, as well as practical application of various strategies or techniques.
Quarters available: Day - F, Sp; Evening - Sp, Su
Prerequisites: HSV116, and MTH102
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HSV202 - BASIC COUNSELING SKILLS II
3 credit hours; 2 class hours; 2 lab hours
This is a more in-depth coverage of some of the concepts and issues discussed in HSV201 Basic Counseling Skills I. In addition, we will explore and practice a variety of models, such as, Gestalt, reality therapy, and behavioral approaches. Depending on the desires of the students, we will focus our efforts toward children, adolescents, substance abusers, domestic violence, suicide, elderly, grief, etc. It is expected that the student will have successfully completed Basic Counseling Skills I or have comparable educational experience.
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need; Evening - Offered based on need
Prerequisite: HSV201 (minimum grade of C- required)
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HSV204 - SMALL GROUP FACILITATION
3 credit hours; 2 class hours; 2 lab hours
This is a more in-depth exploration of the concepts and issues covered in HSV 103 Experience in Small Groups. In addition, we will explore specific leadership issues that arise in groups with adolescents, substance abusers, domestic violence, and the elderly. It is expected that the student will have some experience as a member of a group.
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need; Evening - Offered based on need
Prerequisite: HSV103 (minimum grade of C- required)
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HSV212 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
3 credit hours; 3 class hours
This course provides a basic introduction to psychological testing. The intent of the course is to help the student develop an understanding of the principles of test construction; uses and misuses of tests; tests available and used in clinical practice; and the philosophical, theoretical, and ethical considerations applicable to testing. The course is also designed to help the student acquire skill in administering selected tests designed to measure certain cognitive personality and achievement functions. Tests will be used in and out of class to enhance learning objectives and understanding of one’s self. The psychological knowledge about the behavior being assessed also will be discussed.
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need; Evening - Offered based on need
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HSV215 - PET FACILITATED THERAPY
3 credit hours; 3 class hours
The course is designed to provide a greater understanding of the therapeutic benefits and bonds between animals and humans. The course will introduce the student to the history and development of pet-facilitated therapy in a variety of helping programs.
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need; Evening - Offered based on need
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HSV218 - GRANTWRITING
3 credit hours; 3 class hours
This course will focus on the importance of grant writing to the nonprofit organization. Included in this course would be topics related on how to determine the need for a grant, researching and determining the proper sources for a specific grant request, and the steps to actually writing a successful grant. Emphasis would be given to hands-on work of analyzing organizational needs, learning the various funding sources available, and writing grants.
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need; Evening - Offered based on need
Prerequisite: ENG101 OR ENG102
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HSV219 - DRUG ABUSE AND TREATMENT
4 credit hours; 4 class hours
This course examines the biological,psychological and societal forces that encourages the use,misuse,abuse and addiction to both licit and illicit drugs. Specific drug classifications and the effects of these drugs on the individuals mind,body and emotions will be explored. Education and prevention strategies will be discussed. Theories and models of addiction and treatment will be explored as will DSM-IV-TR criteria. The need for generalist training in the field of Human Services will be emphasized.
Quarters available: Day - W; Evening - Sp
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HSV220 - ORIENTATION TO DEAFNESS
3 credit hours; 3 class hours
Students will learn about hard of hearing persons, their culture, language and history. Additionally, students will gain an understanding about the implications of deafness as related to educational, social, mental health, and vocational situations as requirements for equal access for Deaf/Hard of Hearing persons as described under The Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The student will also be provided an opportunity to learn a basic level of communication in American Sign Language.
Quarters available: Day - Su; Evening - Offered based on need
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HSV224 - CRISES INTERVENTION
4 credit hours; 4 class hours
Students will gain knowledge and skills about how to recognize and assess a myriad of crises situations and apply intervention strategies to de-escalate potentially volatile clients. Also, specific crisis situations will be explored, including suicide, violence in institutional settings, grief and bereavement, battering and chemical dependency.
Quarters available: Day - fall
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HSV230 - PRACTICUM
1 credit hours; 7 lab hours
This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience within the Human Service Field. This course involves placement of the student in an actual work environment. The student will complete 70 hours of work experience at the placement site. This work experience provides the foundation for developing the student into a competent human services worker. This course must be taken concurrently with HSV 232 - Seminar.
Quarters available: Day - F, W, Sp, Su; Evening - F, W, Sp, Su
Prerequisites: HSV140 (minimum grade of C- required) OR HSV130 (minimum grade of C- required), ENG101 OR ENG102 (may be concurrent), and must be concurrent with HSV232
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HSV232 - PRACTICUM SEMINAR
2 credit hours; 2 class hours
The practicum seminar provides opportunities for students to share with others their skills and ponts of view. These skills and points of view, attained through the practicum experience, are the foundations for developing the student into a competent human services worker. This course must be taken concurrently with HSV 230-Practicum.
Quarters available: Day - F, W, Sp, Su; Evening - F, W, Sp, Su
Prerequisites: HSV142 (minimum grade of C- required) OR HSV132 (minimum grade of C- required), ENG101 OR ENG102 (may be concurrent), and must be concurrent with HSV230
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HSV240 - PRACTICUM
2 credit hours; 14 lab hours
This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience within the Human Service Field. This course involves placement of the student in an actual work environment. The student will complete 140 hours of work experience at the placement site. This work experience provides the foundation for developing the student into a competent human services worker. This course must be taken concurrently with HSV 242-Seminar.
Quarters available: Day - F, W, Sp, Su; Evening - F, W, Sp, Su
Prerequisites: HSV230 (minimum grade of C- required), and must be concurrent with HSV242 (minimum grade of C- required)
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HSV242 - PRACTICUM SEMINAR
2 credit hours; 2 class hours
The practicum seminar provides opportunities for students to share with others their skills and points of view. These skills and points of view, attained through the practicum experience, are the foundations for developing the student into a competent human service worker. This course must be taken concurrently with HSV 240-Practicum.
Quarters available: Day - F, W, Sp, Su; Evening - F, W, Sp, Su
Prerequisites: HSV232 (minimum grade of C- required), and must be concurrent with HSV240 (minimum grade of C- required)
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HSV248 - HUMAN BEHAVIOR & THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
4 credit hours; 4 class hours
This course provides the students with knowledge and skills in the area of human development at the individual and family level. The focus of the course is on the interrelatedness of the biological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental factors in human development and behavior and its relevance to application in social work practice.
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need; Evening - Offered based on need
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HSV249 - POVERTY IN THE UNITED STATES
4 credit hours; 4 class hours
Poverty In The United States is a course providing students with an understanding of the relationship between poverty, discrimination and economics. Students will gain a perspective of the institutional forces that impact on the vulnerable population of society.
Quarters available: Day - W, Su; Evening - F
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HSV250 - DIRECTED PRACTICE
6 credit hours; 30 lab hours
Having completed 280 hours of practicum and seminars, the student will be prepared to enter Directed Practice. During Directed Practice, students will function as staff members of cooperating facilities and will be expected to comply with agency policies and to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Quarters available: Day - Sp; Evening - F, W, Sp, Su
Prerequisites: HSV240 (minimum grade of C- required), and must be concurrent with HSV252
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HSV252 - DIRECTED PRACTICE SEMINAR
3 credit hours; 3 class hours
Directed Practice Seminar is a course arranged to allow directed practice students the opportunity to share their experiences with other directed-practice students and their major professors. The experiences are attained through the students’ 300-hour directed practice. It is also a time to “fill in the gaps” in one’s own learning process. Many different learning experiences have been designed to accomplish that. The seminar allows for the exploration of new information, as well as a continued exploration and application of the old.
Quarters available: Day - Sp; Evening - F, W, Sp, Su
Prerequisites: HSV242 (minimum grade of C- required), and must be concurrent with HSV250
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HSV271 - COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER TRAINING
4 credit hours; 3 class hours; 2 lab hours
This course presents an overview of the defined roles and responsibilities of a community health worker. It includes a study of six major areas: health care, community resources, communication skills, individual & community advocacy, health education, and skills and responsibilities. The course content meets curriculum requirements by the Ohio Board of Nursing for professional certification as a community health worker. This course may be used to meet an elective requirement in the Human Services Program.
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need
Prerequisite: PSY130 (minimum grade of C- required) (may be concurrent)
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HSV275 - COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PRACTICUM
2 credit hours; 14 lab hours
The practicum provides opportunities for Community Health Worker students to apply principles of basic medical assessment skills including vital sign assessment. Emphasis will be placed on communication skills, documentation and reporting skills as related to basic health and social service issues. This course will substitute as a practicum in the Human Services Program. This course is graded pass (P) or no pass (NP).
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need
Prerequisites: HSV271 (minimum grade of C- required), PSY130 (minimum grade of C- required), and must be concurrent with HSV276
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HSV276 - COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER SEMINAR
1 credit hours; 1 class hours
The practicum seminar provides opportunities for Community Health Worker students to share with others their skills and points of view. The purpose of the seminar is to study and critique the experience of the student in the home visiting setting. Specifically, the seminar will focus on self-understanding, understanding of the home visiting setting and client behavior, and the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to being an effective Community Health Worker. This course will substitute for a practicum seminar in the Human Services Program. This course is graded pass (P) or no pass (NP).
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need
Prerequisites: HSV271 (minimum grade of C- required), PSY130 (minimum grade of C- required), and must be concurrent with HSV275
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HSV290 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN SERVICES
4 credit hours; 1-4 class hours
This course presents a specific topic in Human Services that is not normally covered in the curriculum. Credit hours and topics will be pre-approved by the academic administration.
Quarters available: Day - Offered based on need; Evening - Offered based on need
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