Course Descriptions

College Catalog

Human Services Courses

Below is a list of Human Services courses offered by Stevenson University. To earn a degree in Human Services, students must also complete coursework in other areas. To view a complete listing of all course requirements for the Human Services degree, please see the University catalog.

HSR 101
Invitation to Family Studies
Explores family forms and issues across the life course in terms of current and historical trends as well as cross-cultural variations. The course addresses marriage and the family, partner selection and intimate relationships, and family crisis and social policy. Three credits.(09 Oct 2007)

HSR 201
Introduction to Human Services
Provides an overview of goals, functions and organization of human services to individuals and groups. Students also examine the major theoretical approaches for helping people in need and the various functions of the professionals in human sevices. Three credits.(09 Oct 2007)

HSR 220
Diversity in Life Styles
Explores the diversity of contemporary life styles. The course examines the importance of cultural values for individuals and families stressing differenced based on race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and variations in personal life style choices. Prerequisite: HSR 101. Spring semester. Three credits. (09 Oct 2007)

HSR 230
Personal & Family Budgeting & Investing
Explores financial planning for individuals and families throughout all stages of life. The course focuses on such areas as budgeting, managing credit, investing, insuring, retirement and estate planning. Spring semester. Three credits. (09 Oct 2007)

HSR 250
Topics in Human Services
Examines selected issues in family and community services in depth, stressing relevant theories, research, and application. Rotating topics include Aging, Services for Children, Divorce and Remarriage. Prerequisite: HSR 101 or HSR 201. Three credits. Repeatable for credit if content differs. (09 Oct 2007)

HSR 270
Addictions
Provides a broad overview of knowledge and skills needed to deal with the problems of addiction.The course addresses the various models of addiction, progression, diagnosis and dual diagnosis, recovery, relapse, the intervention process, and the effects of addiction on the individual, family, and society. Prerequisite: HSR 201 or NURS 307. Spring semester. Three credits. (09 Oct 2007)

HSR 275
Services for Children and Youth
Examines the process of child and youth welfare, focusing on the history of child and youth welfare and current trends. Topics include family preservation services, child and youth protective services, foster care, and adoption. Prerequisites: HSR 101. Fall semester. Three credits. (09 Oct 2007)

HSR 315
Group Process & Practice
Investigates basic elements of group process and practice. The application of course material to specific groups is highlighted. Prerequisite: HSR 201 or NURS 307. Spring semester. Three credits. (09 Oct 2007)

HSR 340
Administration of Human Services
Focuses on the skills required for the development, delivery, and administration of human service programs. The course emphasizes organizational and work-related issues in human services, including program planning and development, personnel administration, fund raising and budgeting, administrative procedures, and evaluation. Prerequisite: HSR 201. Spring semester. Three credits. (09 Oct 2007)

HSR 360
Counseling Strategies for Individuals
Investigates models and methods for helping individuals in need. Students develop skills through practice of intervention techniques. Prerequisite: HSR 201. Fall semester. Three credits. (09 Oct 2007)

HSR 370
Ethics in Addiction Counseling
Examines ethical practice and decision-making in addictions counseling. Topics include personal and professional awareness of values and self disclosure, ethics of being a two-hatter, self help fellowship participation, avoiding dual relationships, the relapsing counselor and confidentiality (areas specified for fulfillment of ethics requirement for certification as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol & Drug). This course is taken concurrently with HSR 371. Prerequisite: HSR 270. Fall semester. One credit.

HSR 371
Assessment & Treatment of Addictions
Prepares students with the knowledge and skills required to effectively assess and treat persons with substance abuse problems and other addiction disorders. Topics include theory and techniques of assessment and counseling apporaches for individuals with addiction disorders, working with family and significant others, dynamics of counseling special populations, and case management. This course is taken concurrently with HSR 370. Prerequisite: HSR 270. Fall semester. Three credits. (09 Oct 2007)

HSR 380
Internship in Human Services
Provides students with a hands-on, realistic experience in a community-based agency. Concurrently, explores professional issues in human services during guided classroom discussions. Prerequisites: HSR 220, HSR 315, HSR 360, and permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Three credits. (09 Oct 2007)

HSR 440
Practicum in Human Services
Provides a supervised, practical experience in a community- based agency, where students function as much as possible like entry-level staff. Taken concurrently with FAM 441. Prerequisite: FAM 340, FAM 380, FAM 430, and permission of the instructor. Twelve credits. (09 Oct 2007)

HSR 441
Seminar in Human Services
Eases the transition from academics to work by providing an opportunity for students to discuss and learn more about issues related to the practicum and to the field of human services. Taken concurrently with FAM 440. Prerequisite: FAM 340, FAM 380 and FAM 430. Three credits. (09 Oct 2007)