HUS 121 The Helping Relationship: Delivering Human Services -
This course explores the knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics that are critical for an effective helping relationship. Students apply key concepts of helping to increase awareness and knowledge of both self and others. Research about human behavior, developmental and humanistic theories, and strength-based practice are emphasized. Students obtain entry-level skills in interviewing (communication skills), assessment (writing skills), and treatment planning (community and network referrals). Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English Semester Offered: F/S

HUS 125 Group Process for Human Services -
This course examines the theory, process, and practice of group work in human services through lecture and discovery. Students learn the value of groups, the stages of group development, the roles and tasks of the group facilitator, and the strategies for dealing with common group problems. Course material will focus on the unique issues of groups commonly found in human service programs: education, discussion, growth, support, and self-help. The experiential component provides the student opportunity to participate in a group with the goal of enhancing self-awareness of personal qualities and skills required for effective group leader roles. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: HUS 101, HUS 121 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

HUS 131 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities -
This course examines a variety of developmental disabilities such as intellectual disability, autism, syndromes (e.g., Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome), neurological, sensory, and health impairments, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. The course incorporates a sociopolitical perspective laws, legislation, court cases, and attitudes on the treatment and support of people with developmental disabilities. Effective teaching and intervention strategies are explored. Special attention is devoted to addressing barriers to integration and the impact on the individual and his/her family. Students explore their own beliefs and biases regarding people with disabilities and their possible role as change agents in society. Credits: 3 Corequisites: ENG 101, HUS 101 Semester Offered: F/S

HUS 141 Community Service: Delivering Human Services -
This course includes fieldwork in human service agencies in the greater Worcester area. Students learn about the various roles of the human service practitioner and explore multiple aspects of service delivery as experienced by working professionals. Involvement in community service is an integral part of this class learning process. The course also covers effective communication styles, agency systems and system theory, effective joining styles, establishing strong work habits and ethics, assertiveness skills, self-awareness, and self-management. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 101, HUS 101, HUS 121 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

HUS 143 Direct Support Practicum -
Students contract for a minimum of 10 hours per week at a practicum placement and a weekly seminar at the College. Practicums are supervised by an agency staff person and by the course instructor, who visits the sites and maintains weekly contact with the students. Students demonstrate sensitivity to diverse populations and satisfactory proficiency in developing, interpreting, implementing, and documenting helping interventions. They understand the appropriate use of supportive services, group facilitation, conflict resolution, and system change strategies; and use appropriate written and verbal communication skills to document their work. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: HUS 101 Semester Offered: F/S

HUS 145 Special Topics in Developmental Disabilities -
This course is designed for human service professionals who work as direct support workers for the Department of Development Disabilities. Students enrolled in this course will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of issues that may have been presented in previous human service classes. In addition, they will further develop their skills in working with both clients and their families. Topics covered in this course include person centered thinking, teaching and learning, diversity, health and wellness, sexuality, humans rights, grief and loss, and working with families. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: HUS 101, HUS 131 Semester Offered: S

HUS 221 Cultural Competence for Human Service Workers -
This course prepares human service workers in developing awareness with issues of human diversity broadly defined to include race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, religion, age, gender, gender identities and sexualities and accessibility needs. Students will explore the dynamics of diversity, privilege, and oppression. Building on standard models of cultural competence that emphasize knowledge, awareness, and skills, students will be introduced to cultural humility, culturally specific approaches to practice, and frameworks for equity and empowerment. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CRJ 101 or HUS 101, ENG 101, SOC 101 Semester Offered: F/S

HUS 231 Legal and Ethical Concepts in Human Services -
This course explores effective ethical and legal dilemmas and examines the issues of social justice and human rights. Students develop ethical decision-making and examine intervention and prevention strategies within human service practice. Students understand and apply ethical principles found in codes of ethics and standards of practice related to the fields of education, health sciences and human/social services. Topics of privacy, confidentiality, duty to disclose, and boundary dilemmas are covered in depth. Examples from federal, state, and local laws are used to help learners understand their legal responsibilities and effectively collaborate with professionals from the justice system. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CRJ 101 or HUS 101 Semester Offered: F/S/SU

HUS 243 Human Services Practicum I -
This is a capstone course for the human services curriculum. Students apply academics through field placements conducting 120 hours of directed professional supervision. Students demonstrate cultural competence, as well as the 12 core community skill standards. During field placement, students will develop proficiency in developing, interpreting, implementing, and documenting helping interventions. They understand the appropriate use of supportive services, group facilitation, conflict resolution, and system change strategies; and use appropriate written and verbal communication skills to document their work. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: HUS 101, HUS 141, PSY 231 Semester Offered: F

HUS 244 Human Services Practicum II -
This is a continuation of the capstone course for the human services curriculum. Students apply academics through field placements conducting 130 hours of directed professional supervision. Students demonstrate cultural competence, as well as the 12 core community skill standards. During field placement, students will develop proficiency in developing, interpreting, implementing, and documenting helping interventions. They understand the appropriate use of supportive services, group facilitation, conflict resolution, and system change strategies; and use appropriate written and verbal communication skills to document their work. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: HUS 243 Semester Offered: S

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