Human Services (HMS)

HMS 100. Introduction to Human Services. (3 Credits)

Introduces human service agencies, roles and careers. Presents an historical perspective of the field as it relates to human services today. Additional topics include values clarification and needs of target populations. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

HMS 141. Group Dynamics I. (3 Credits)

Examines the stages of group development, group dynamics, the role of the leader in a group, and recognition of the various types of group processes. Discusses models of group dynamics that occur as a result of group membership dynamics. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: HMS 100 and MEN 101.

HMS 190. Coordinated Internship. (2 Credits)

Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Variable hours per week. Prerequisite: HMS 100; Corequisite: MEN 101.

HMS 226. Helping Across Cultures. (3 Credits)

Provides an historical overview of selected cultural and racial groups. Promotes understanding of group differences and the impact on counseling services. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HMS 260. Substance Abuse Counseling. (3 Credits)

Provides an understanding of the skills of guidance of clients and those associated with being an advocate. Examines the dynamics of the client/counselor relationship in developing treatment plans and empowerment skills. Prerequisite: HLT 121. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

HMS 285. Advanced Client Interviewing. (3 Credits)

Develops the advanced skills necessary to interview clients in the social services setting. Emphasizes practical applications. Prerequisites: HMS 100 and MEN 101 or Instructor permission. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

HMS 290. Coordinated Internship in Human Services. (3 Credits)

Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Variable hours per week. Prerequisite: HMS 190.