HUMSV 150 -Autism Spectrum Disorders - An In Depth Look at Autism Spectrum Disorders: Discusses the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum disorders. Also, students will learn specific techniques to utilize when working with individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. – Instructor, Carrie Trent-Newman
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HUMSV 150 -Children Diagnosed with Depression provides an in-depth examination of child and adolescent depression, including etiology, signs, symptoms and common treatments. Information about differentiating between signs of depression in adults and children/youth are presented Treatment resources and barriers to treatment are also discussed. Instructor, Michael Wells
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HUMSV 150 -High Risk Children/Adolescents enhances the knowledge, attitude and skills of those working with youth that face many challenges by exploring a range of high-risk behaviors, their roots and their role in the lives of youth. Also, students will explore the youth’s needs, strengths, and learn effective resources to assist in motivating youth towards change. Instructor , Joni Gilbertson, who has over 20 years of experience in Human Services working with probation, juvenile sex offenders, domestic violence and crisis and suicide prevention programs.
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HUMSV 150 -Holistic View of HIV – this course will exam HIV from its pathology and effects on the body to its effects on the psyche, the family, and the world. Instructor, Sharon Tear with the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
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HUMSV 150 -Motivational Interviewing I is a course designed to focus on the stages of change and specific techniques to enhance skills in the area of interviewing and counseling. Students will learn how to deal with resistance by developing a relationship that respects and builds client autonomy and at the same time encourages healthy behavior change.
Instructor , Joni Gilbertson, who has over 20 years of experience in Human Services working with probation, juvenile sex offenders, domestic violence and crisis and suicide prevention programs.
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HUMSV 150 -Motivational Interviewing II enhances the skills introduced in Motivational Interviewing I and to introduce more advanced techniques that have been successfully used with addiction counseling, community counseling and therapy.
Instructor , Joni Gilbertson, who has over 20 years of experience in Human Services working with probation, juvenile sex offenders, domestic violence and crisis and suicide prevention programs.
 

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HUMSV 110
Prerequisite: None.
This course provides an introduction to the field of human services, its basic principles, the roles and functions of the human services paraprofessional, ethical codes and issues, and career exploration. Students will become acquainted with human service agencies in the College district, current social issues, and characteristics of populations with whom the human services paraprofessional works. Three lecture hours per week.
 

HUMSV 123
Prerequisite: None
This course examines vocational rehabilitation and community living skills. Both themes address skills for working with community, state, and federal agencies that serve persons with severe mental illness. Under the direction of an on-site agency supervisor, students will also spend a minimum of thirty-eight hours in field experience, the focus of which is a rehabilitative approach to serving individuals with severe mental illness. The field experience includes a combination of observation and participation/interaction activities with consumers of mental health services in the areas of vocational rehabilitation and case management. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
 

HUMSV 125
Prerequisite: HUMSV 110 or department approval
This course teaches students about their own culture/heritages in comparison to others with reference to behaviors, interaction, and values. Through greater understanding of self and others, students will be able to develop helping approaches that are culturally sensitive

HUMSV 213
Prerequisite: HUMSV 124 or SOC 120 or department approval
This course teaches students about abuse and neglect of children, domestic violence, and abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons. Topics of discussion will include: the historical context of abuse, demographics of abuse, common myths about abuse, methods of investigating abuse, and cultural differences in abuse.