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HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Technology and Business

  CHL T 1209.  Community Ethics           2:2:0

Discussion of the role of ethics as it pertains to health care and community settings including ethical decision-making.  Type:  Tech

  CHLT 1302. Wellness and Health Promotion.  3:3:0

Overview of wellness theory and its application throughout the life span. Focus is on attitude development, impact of cultural beliefs, and communication of wellness. Includes health behavior theories and approaches to behavior modification.  Type:  Tech

  CHLT 1340. Community Health Advocacy                      3:3:0

Study of local, regional, and national health care resources. Identification of health organizations, support groups, and health care delivery systems to be used for client referral. Activities include visits to various local agencies and attendance/participation in related activities.  Type:  Tech

  CHLT 2126. Practicum (or field experience)-Community Health Services/ Liaison/Counseling.              1:0:10

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.  Capstone Course.  Prerequisite:  Consent of Instructor.  Type:  Tech

  CMSW 1309.  Problems of Children and Adolescents 3:3:0

Examination of the particular problems of youth and their implications for the delivery of social services. Emphasis on social service institutions of a preventative and rehabilitative nature.  Type:  Tech

  CMSW 2166.  Practicum (or field experience)-Clinical/Medical Social Work.                    1:0:10

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Capstone Course.  Prerequisite:  Consent of instructor.  Type:  Tech

  DAAC 1219.  Intro to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions.  2:2:0

Causes and consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family, community, and society are discussed. Response alternatives regarding intervention, treatment, education, and prevention are reviewed. Competencies and requirements for licensure in Texas are explained. Addiction issues related to diverse populations are presented.  Type:  Tech

  DAAC 1243. Current Issues (Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling) 2:2:0

A study of issues that impact addiction counseling. Special populations, dual diagnosis, ethics, gambling, and infectious diseases associated with addiction counseling will be investigated.  Type:  Tech

  GERS 1342.  Aging and Mental Health                      3:3:0

Introduction and analysis of current knowledge and concerns related to psychological aging. Includes the theoretical and empirical foundations relevant to the psychological study of the later part of the life span. The course is taught from an interdisciplinary perspective and focuses on topics related to perceptual, cognitive, personality, and interpersonal social development. Examination of issues related to psychological adjustment and death and dying.  Type:  Tech

  PMHS 1301.  Introduction to Mental Health and Retardation.                      3:3:0

A brief survey of the historical development of social services. Emphasis on current needs, practices, and projected changes. Topics include psychoanalytic theories related to mental retardation, psychotherapy and children with mental retardation, and special problems faced by persons with mental retardation.  Type:  Tech

  PMHS 2260.  Clinical-Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Tech.                    2:0:10

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.  Capstone Course.  Prerequisite:  Consent of Instructor.  Type:  Tech

  PSYT 1329.  Interviewing and Communication Skills.          3:3:0

Development of the basic communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. Topics include counseling techniques such as intake interviewing, relationship building, problem identification and resolution. Emphasis on importance of effective oral communications.  Type:  Tech

  PSYT 1345.  Principles of Behavior Management                      3:3:0

A study of behavior management and cognitive theories and techniques with emphasis on their applications.  Prerequisite:  PSYC 2301 Introduction to General Psychology.   Type:  Tech

  PSYT 2164:  Practicum (or field experience)-Clinical Psychology.                    1:0:10

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.  Capstone Course.    Prerequisite:  Consent of Instructor.  Type:  Tech

  PSYT 2321.  Crisis Intervention.                      3:3:0

A study of the principles and theories of assisting the individual in a crisis situation. Topics include coping skills to increase potential reinstatement of equilibrium to an individual's lifestyle and suicide prevention.  Type:  Tech

  PSYT 2335.  Family Systems.                      3:3:0