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Prior to enrolling in the Human Services Program, the applicant should have the following in his or her academic transcript:

■ 60-64 semester hours from a regionally accredited junior or senior college Some courses required for admission may be completed concurrently with course work by taking such courses offered in the curriculum. Such concurrent enrollment for courses required for admission must be completed within the first year of enrollment and may extend the time required to complete the degree program. The following may be completed by concurrent enrollment within the first year in the program:

English 101 (1 course) English 102 (1 course)

HUS 201 General Psychology

Failure to register for a course required for admission will prohibit the student from registering for any subsequent semester until courses required for admission are complete.

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

As with all DCP majors, approximately half of the Human Services track consists of our Core Curriculum of Liberal Arts (see Core Curriculum). A student must complete 30 hours in the Human Services major, 15 of which must be completed with the University. The primary courses to the Human Services major consist of the following:

■ HUS 300 Ethical Issues in Helping Professions ■ HUS 301 Treatment Modalities

■ HUS 302 Group Dynamics

■ HUS 320 Introduction to Clinical Practice ■ HUS 401 Psychopathology

■ HUS 402 Introduction to Counseling ■ HUS 406 Personality

■ HUS 425 Crisis Intervention Counseling ■ HUS 450 Positive Psychology

■ HUS 493 Human Services Seminar ■ HUS 497 Internship

Additional Classes that could be taken as free electives or supportive courses: * ■ HUS 310 Social Psychology

* ■ HUS 374 Psychology of Religion * ■ HUS 412 Psychology of Aging

* ■ HUS 415 Juvenile Delinquency (cross listed with SOC 415) * ■ HUS 493 Human Services Seminar (topics may vary)

■ HUS 498 Internship

■ MGT 403 Human Behavior in Organizations ■ PSC 315 Civil Liberties

■ SOC 400 Minority Groups ■ HEA 402 Human Sexuality

* These courses may be taken when necessary to fulfill major requirements.

Course Descriptions

MGT 400, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

3 semester hours

Principles and practices regarding the recruitment, selection, development, evaluation, compensation, and proper recognition of employees within organizations.

Prerequisite: All business majors must complete MGT 316 MGT 403, HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS

3 semester hours

The application of human behavior principles common to many types of organizations,

specifically business and industry. Motivation, leadership, followership, and human problems are analyzed.

Prerequisite: All business majors must complete MGT 316. PSC 315, CIVIL LIBERTIES

3 semester hours

A study of basic freedoms such as speech, press and religion as well as emphasis on the significance of equal protection of the law. Emphasis will be given to both court cases and the development of concepts such as freedom of expression.

SOC 400, MINORITY GROUPS

3 semester hours

and on changing attitudes and policies. HEA 402, SEXUALITY/SEX EDUCATION

3 semester hours

An introduction to the study of basic elements and issues of human sexuality. Central to this course is personal knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively with children, family and others in the context of teaching and personal relevancy.

HUS 201-GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

3 semester hours

A survey of psychology as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The areas include learning, motivation, personality, measurement of the developmental process, social adjustment, and the biological basis of behavior.

HUS 300, ETHICAL ISSUES IN HELPING PROFESSIONS

3 semester hours

A detailed examination of selected current ethical issues in the human services field. Designed for students who have had substantial course work and/or experience in mental health,

psychology, or human services.

HUS 301, TREATMENT MODALITIES

3 semester hours

A survey of theories and procedures appropriate for use with clients of community agencies. HUS 302, GROUP DYNAMICS

3 semester hours

An introduction to group structure and process and analysis of their effects on individuals. HUS 310, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

3 semester hours

A study of the interaction between the individual and the group, and the influence of each on the other.

3 semester hours

An introduction to the practices, procedures, and techniques involved in a mental health setting. HUS 374, PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION

3 semester hours

A study of the principles of psychology as related to religious experience designed to develop insight into each student’s own spiritual life.

HUS 401, PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

3 semester hours

Survey and analysis of the major mental disorders, interpretation, and theories of therapy, including the relationship of abnormal behavior to social norms.

HUS 402, INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING

3 semester hours

The study of basic theories and functions of counseling. Laboratory emphasis will be upon development of a personal counseling philosophy and its application.

HUS 406, PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY

3 semester hours

A survey of the major theories of personality, with particular emphasis upon experimental studies and research procedures in the study of personality.

HUS 412, PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING

3 semester hours

An introduction to the psychological, social and biological aspects of aging. HUS 415, JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

3 semester hours

This course is designed to give the student a broad understanding of the topic of juvenile delinquency in the contemporary society. This course integrates discussion of the theory and history of juvenile delinquency with the system’s response to it and includes the administration

of justice in the Juvenile Justice System.

HUS 425, CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELING

3 semester hours

Analyzes types of crisis theory, effects of crisis on the individual, family and community. Looks at methods and resources for crisis intervention. Emphases are on death and dying, divorce, suicide, chemical dependency, rand and violence in the family. Supervised field experience required.

HUS 450, POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

3 semester hours

This course introduces students to the relatively new and rapidly developing field of positive psychology. Positive psychology focuses on the role of positive emotions, human virtues, and positive institutions in promoting well-being and living a good life. The course includes the study and discussion of theories and research and the application of research findings. Students will have the opportunity to apply course material to their own lives in meaningful ways.

HUS 493, SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY

3 semester hours

You may sign up for this class more than once for credit as long as the subject and title of the seminar is different from a seminar you have taken previously.

HUS 497, 498, INTERNSHIP

3 semester hours

The Internship is designed for students enrolled full-time in the Human Services program who do not have professional experience. Criminal background checks and/or drug checks may be required.