Course Descriptions

Human Services & Rehabilitation Studies

HRS111E The Helping Services

A supervised summer session study-field experience in a social service or rehabilitation agency. The course meetings focus on discussion of those human conditions which the helping services aim to alleviate or eliminate. The supervised field experience (100 hours) in the helping services enables the student to work with a multidisciplinary staff, participate in case conferences, and provide helping services to clients at the level which their current training and skills allows. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

HRS 200E Addiction: Etiology, Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation

This course provides an overview of addictions and addictive behavior. Topics include the historical, psychological, social, societal, physiological, family and relationship aspects of addictions. The pharmacology, treatment, prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation related to substance abuse, alcohol dependence, eating disorders, gambling addictions, steroid use, etc. are also explored. This course introduces students to the different theories of addiction (e.g., biological, psycho dynamic, social-learning, and socio-cultural) and the implications for successful intervention. Ethical issues related to addictions and addiction counseling are also discussed

HRS228E Introduction to Sign Language

An introduction to the language of many Americans who are deaf. Students develop a beginning, functional use of Sign Language structures and vocabulary. Students also study the culture of persons who are deaf through readings and videotapes.

HRS329E Sign Language II

A continuation of the development of Sign Language vocabulary and grammatical forms through dialogues, role-playing, and use of videotaped materials. Readings and class discussion will continue to inform students about current issues in the community of persons who are deaf. Prerequisite: SRS228E