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Programs of
Study
Course Descriptions
— Counseling and Human Services
- CHS 111 — (S) Introduction to Human
Adjustment — 3 credits
- Introduction to human adjustment throughout the lifespan. Focuses on discrimination of normal and abnormal behavioral and emotional responses to developmental life stages and to common developmental concerns.
- CHS 112 — Human-Services Systems — 3
credits
- Examines the human-services systems and institutions which have evolved as a response to human need. Explores both the effect of social problems on individuals and families and the service systems designed to alleviate such problems. Includes service-learning component.
- CHS 241 — (D) Case Management and
Interviewing — 3 credits
- The role of the human-service professional as a case manager or coordinator of services is examined. Initial interviewing skills and techniques are discussed with an emphasis on case conceptualization, problem identification, goal selection, evaluation, and follow-up. Includes service-learning component.
- CHS 242 — Counseling Theories — 3
credits
- The role of the human-services professional as an individual counselor or caseworker is examined. Theories and techniques as well as problems in individual counseling are explored.
- CHS 284 — Special Topics — 3 credits
- Courses developed to provide in-depth coverage of specific topics in human services. Course title will be provided in advance of registration. May be used only twice to satisfy major or minor elective requirement.
- CHS 293 — (W) Research Methods in
Counseling and Human Services — 3 credits
- An introduction to research methodology as applied to problems in human-services agencies and settings. Specific topics include descriptive, experimental, and quasi-experimental research methods. Emphasis is placed on development of the student's ability to be a critical consumer of research in human services.
- CHS 322 — Cognitive
Disabilities — 3 credits
- Etiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cognitive disabilities are presented. This course examines both student and societal beliefs concerning persons with cognitive disabilities. The implications of living with cognitive disabilities will be explored and the impact of disability culture as a means to facilitate the empowerment of children and adults with cognitive disabilities will be presented.
- CHS 323 — Psychiatric
Rehabilitation — 3 credits
- An examination of the problems associated with mental and emotional disturbances. Emphasis is placed on contemporary modalities of rehabilitation as they relate to community mental-health programs, and innovative non-medical treatment approaches. Critical issues in mental health will be discussed.
- CHS 331 — Health and
Behavior — 3 credits
- Focuses on stress which affects thoughts, emotions, and the body. Stress diseases of adaption include cancer, Type A Behavior, GI tract disorders along with stress-related thought disorders and emotional disturbances. Students learn to apply relaxation, cognitive restructuring and record-keeping in the treatment of their own as well as others’ health.
- CHS 333 — (D) Multiculturalism in Counseling and
Human Services — 3 credits
- Focuses on current social and cultural issues in
human services and related fields. Human development in a multicultural society
will be examined and the basic objectives and dimensions of multicultural
intervention will be defined. Student self-awareness of values, attitudes, and
beliefs will be emphasized. Includes service-learning component.
- CHS 334 — Marital and Family
Counseling — 3 credits
- Theories of family counseling will be presented with specific attention to the structural and strategic approaches. A variety of family-counseling techniques and stages will be learned through the use of role play and videotaping. The utilization of family counseling will be discussed. (Also listed as HD 234.)
- CHS 335 — Administration in Human
Services — 3 credits
- Focuses on the development of skills and knowledge related to program and organizational development, and community-wide planning in human services. Topics include organizational theory applied to human-service settings, consultation, supervision, planning, funding and training.
- CHS 337 — (W, D) Counseling Girls
and Women — 3 credits
- This course is designed to explore the topic of counseling girls and women in a sociocultural, historical, and multicultural context. Through the examination of the history of women (e.g., social construction of gender, identity) from a self-in-relation foundation, and feminist counseling and its role in de-pathologizing the importance of relationships to girls and women will be explored.
- CHS 338 — Poverty, Homelessness
and Social Justice — 3 credits
- Focuses on developing an understanding of the social, historical and political dimensions of poverty and homelessness in the U.S. and explores the implications for distributive justice. Students assess the effectiveness of the social policies and programs created to combat poverty and homelessness, and participate in course-required service learning and social action projects.
- CHS 340 — Career
Seminar — 1 credit
- (Majors only; prerequisite for CHS 380) Designed to introduce the student in the Counseling and Human Services curriculum to counseling, human development and human-services occupations. Short- and long-term goals are examined in preparation for employment or further study.
- CHS 341 — Group
Dynamics — 3 credits
- A basic understanding of group dynamics and
individual behavior in groups is presented. Methods of developing and
organizing group programs are stressed. Students participate in a group
experience. Includes service-learning component.
- CHS 342 — Foundations of
Rehabilitation — 3 credits
- Students will develop sensitivity, appreciation and understanding of what it means to have a disability. Topics covered will include federal, state and community mandates, independent-living concepts, and the basic principles of rehabilitation. A comprehensive review will occur of the variety of rehabilitation programs. Ethical decision-making will be integrated into the course and students will learn to practice with cultural sensitivity. Site visits to rehabilitation agencies and applied experiences will be provided.
- CHS 343 — Medical and
Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities — 3 credits
- Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of the medical, functional and psychosocial aspects of a wide array of disabilities. The emphasis will be holistic and person-centered. Curriculum components include learning medical terminology, the use of medical information and discussion of psychosocial aspects of disability. Students will have the opportunity to interact with persons with disabilities.
- CHS 344 — Vocational
Evaluation — 3 credits
- This course focuses on the theme of assessment and employment of individuals with disabilities. Students will discover the impact of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 and the ADA on employment concerns of persons with disabilities. Students will compile and utilize assessment information such as prior records, test results, work samples and situational assessment.
- CHS 380 — Internship in Counseling and Human
Services — 3 credits
- (Prerequisite: CHS 340) The internship is a significant clinical and educational experience. It provides both a supervised practical experience in the student’s field and an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills. Students will spend a minimum of 150 hours in the field placement. Prerequisite for CHS 481.
- CHS 421 —Addictions —
3 credits
- An integrated biophysical model of addition and recovery is described. Approaches to assessment, treatment and relapse prevention are covered.
- CHS 422 — Substance-Abuse
Education — 3 credits
- Design, implementation, and evaluation of substance-abuse education and prevention programs.
- CHS 423 — Issues in Substance Abuse — 3 credits
- Legal and health consequences of substance abuse are examined. Special attention is given to the role of family dynamics, recovery process, dual disorders and ethics in the counseling process.
- CHS 439 — Spirituality in Counseling and Human Services — 3 credits
- This course will assist students in understanding various models of spirituality and their potential integration into the counseling process. Critical reflection on a variety of diverse spiritual perspectives and their implications for human services practice is encouraged. Current research in the area of spirituality and counseling is examined.
- CHS 440 — Job
Development — 3 credits
- An awareness of the changing world of work will be the backdrop for job analysis, labor-market surveys; vocational adjustment, job development and job placement. Students will be exposed to both traditional and current models of employment for individuals with disabilities. Coordination of services with collaborating agencies (e.g., social, financial and vocational) will be included. Rehabilitation technology and adapted computer applications will be emphasized.
- CHS 441 —Crisis
Intervention — 3 credits
- Theory and practice of crisis intervention as
applied to common crisis situations such as suicide, battering, violent
behavior, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, sexual assault, and
personal loss. Includes service-learning component.
- CHS 480
— Internship in Rehabilitation Services — 3
credits
- (Prerequisite: CHS 380) The internship is specifically designed for students in the Rehabilitation Services concentration. Students will spend a minimum of 200 hours in their field placement. The internship provides a practical experience in the rehabilitation field and an opportunity to integrate course knowledge.
- CHS 481 —Advanced Internship in Counseling and Human Services — 3 credits
- (Prerequisite: CHS 380) This advanced internship in Counseling and Human Services involves 200 hours in a community agency or organization. This course is required.
- CHS 491 —Pastoral Studies Capstone Seminar — 3 credits
- (Prerequisites: 9 CHS cr., 9 T/RS cr. and T/RS 338Z; co-requisite: Pastoral Studies internship) Exploration of the history, development and theology of Christian pastoral ministry, methods of theological reflection and pastoral assessment, and formation of pastoral caregivers’ professional identity. Readings from pastoral theology texts, presentations by practitioners, case presentations by students. (Also listed as T/RS 491.)
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