Please note: All courses listed below are accepted for the Educator: Paraprofessional Associates of Applied Sciences requirement of 6-12 Concentration credits.
HUMS F101 Introduction to Human Services
3 Credits M/W 11:30a-1p Late Start Date: February 18, 2013
Lara Hensley Provides an overview and orientation for individuals who have either started or are exploring human service careers. Designed for entry level behavioral health providers with an emphasis in understanding social service systems in rural and frontier Alaska. Learners will consider the theoretical foundations of the helping process both personal and external-driven while setting a career path that builds on individual strengths. Students should come away knowing their current worker competencies and those yet to be developed. Recommended: Should be taken within the first academic year when possible. Strongly encourage students to be accepted into the Human Services Degree Program.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: Introduction to Human Services, Woodside 6th Edition
HUMS F105 Personal Awareness and Growth
3 Credits TR 5:10-6:40pm Late Start Date: February 19, 2013
Torie Foote
Interpersonal and intrapersonal communication explored. Personal growth process presented from a holistic perspective. Focus will identify opportunities for personal enrichment through increased awareness of self and others.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: I Never Knew I Had A Choice, Corey 9th Edition
HUMS F205 Basic Group Counseling
3 Credits Sat. 10am-1pm Late Start Date: February 16, 2013
Lara Hensley
Concepts and techniques of working with small groups, including establishing group goals, effective group interaction, termination and evaluation. Development of therapeutic group activities presented.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: Groups: Process and Practice, Corey 8th Edition
HUMS F250 Current Issues in Human Services
1 Credits Wed Only 4pm-5:30pm Late Start Date: February 20, 2013
Lara Hensley
Selected current issues of importance to the human service field. Emphasis on issues impacting Alaskan communities. Repeatable for credit by Human Service majors to a maximum of 9 credits.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
NO TEXTBOOK -all materials will be provided in Blackboard
HUMS F305 Substance Abuse Counseling
3 Credits TR 11:30a-1pm Late Start Date: February 19, 2013
Lara Hensley
Introduction to the basic principles of substance abuse counseling. Application of counseling modalities to intervention and treatment of individuals, families and groups experiencing alcohol and drug abuse or dependence. Cross-cultural issues addressed. Prerequisites: HUMS F125.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: Substance Abuse Counseling, Lewis 4th Edition
Human Services AAS Degree
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Fall 2012 Courses:
From the CRCD 2012 Fall Schedule:
HUMS F102 UI1 2 cr
Standards of Practice
CRN: 78308
Lara
Hensley lshensley@alaska.edu
AUDIO CONFERENCE ,
BLACKBOARD COURSE:
Designed to provide an
integrative approach for
ongoing development of
critical thinking skills, best
practices evaluation, and
application of skills based
competencies. Students
will be challenged to
integrate their learning
from any previous human
service or related
training and education, past and
present work settings as
well as life experiences.
This process will be
facilitated through the
development of a
professional portfolio,
collaborative group
learning, class discussions and
the use of blended
learning approaches.
Recommended: This course should be
taken as
soon as possible upon
acceptance into the Human
Services Program.
Sa 10:00 to 1:00pm
9/15 - 11/3/2012
Required Textbooks:
The Social Work Portfolio; Cournoyer and Stanley
ISBN: 0-534-34305-8
Becoming A Helper; Corey and Corey
ISBN: 0-534-61452-3
HUMS F210 UI1 3 cr
Crisis and Grief
Counseling
CRN: 78356
Lara Hensley lshensley@alaska.edu
AUDIO CONFERENCE,
BLACKBOARD COURSE:
Helping people in crisis
from a theoretical and
experiential perspective.
Understanding how
people feel, think and
behave during periods of
crisis and grieving.
Suicide, violence, life transitions
and AIDS explored.
T, R 11:30 to 1:00pm
9/18 - 12/6/2012
Required Textbook:
A Guide to Crisis Intervention;
Kristi Kanel
ISBN: 1-111-77146-4
HUMS F215 UI1 3 cr
Individual Interviewing
CRN: 78357
Lara Hensley
lshensley@alaska.edu
AUDIO CONFERENCE,
BLACKBOARD COURSE:
Introduction to
interpersonal communication skills.
Focus on gathering client
information through the
interviewing process.
Emphasis on development of
one to one interviewing,
behavioral observation and
documentation.
M, W 5:10 to 6:40pm
9/17 - 12/05/2012
Required Textbook:
Interviewing in Action in a Multicultural World;
Murphy and Dillon
ISBN: 0-8400-3264-1
HUMS F260 UI1 1 cr
History of Alcohol in
Alaska
CRN: 78358
Lara Hensley
lshensley@alaska.edu
AUDIO CONFERENCE,
BLACKBOARD COURSE:
Significant historical
forces, events and
consequences related to
alcohol and other drug
use in Alaska. Includes
current impact and trends.
Prerequisites: HUMS F125 or permission of
instructor.
Sa 10:00 to 1:00pm
11/10 - 12/1/2012
No textbooks required. Readings located in Bb.
HUMS F261 UI1 1 cr
Substance Abuse
Assessment: ASAM PPC II
CRN: 78367
Lara Hensley lshensley@alaska.edu
AUDIO CONFERENCE,
BLACKBOARD COURSE:
Treatment begins with
assessment of need and
intensity of services
required. Students will
understand criteria of
ASAM: PPC II and have the
skill to apply it to
specific cases.
Prerequisites: HUMS F125 or permission of
instructor.
M, W 11:30am to 1:00pm
9/10 - 10/08/2012
No textbooks required. Readings located in Bb.
HUMS F266 UI1 2 cr
Co-occurring Disorders
CRN: 78369
Lara Hensley
lshensley@alaska.edu
AUDIO CONFERENCE,
BLACKBOARD COURSE:
Theories and skills
related to counseling the
mentally ill substance
abuser. Includes diagnosis,
treatment planning and
approaches, and special
considerations.
Prerequisites: HUMS F125.
M, W 11:30am to 1:00pm
10/10
- 12/05/2012
Required Textbook:
Integrated Treatment for Dual Disorders: A Guide to
Effective Practice;
Kim T. Mueser, Douglas L. Noordsy, Robert E. Drake,
& Lindy Fox;
The Guilford Press; New York; 2003.
HUMS F301 UI1 3 cr
Ethics in Human Service
CRN: 78370
Vicki Koehler vkoehler@gci.net
AUDIO CONFERENCE, BLACKBOARD COURSE:
Theories and skills related to
counseling the
mentally ill substance abuser.
Includes diagnosis,
treatment planning and approaches, and
special
considerations.
Prerequisites: HUMS F125.
T, R 5:10 to 6:40pm
9/18 -
12/06/2012
Required Textbooks:
Issues and Ethics in the
Helping Professions (7th Edition).
Corey, G. Corey, M. and Callahan, P.
(2007).
What Would
You Do? An Ethical Case Workbook for Human Service Professionals.
Kenyon, Patricia (1999).
Pacific
Grove: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Spring 2012 HUMS Cross Regional Courses:
The following courses are offered through the Distance Delivery method, with Audio (phone) and Blackboard (computer). If you have never used Blackboard Lara can get you set up before class starts.
HUMS F101 Introduction to Human Services
3 Credits M/W 11:30a-1p Late Start Date: February 13, 2012
Lara Hensley
Provides an overview and orientation for individuals who have either started or are exploring human service careers. Designed for entry level behavioral health providers with an emphasis in understanding social service systems in rural and frontier Alaska. Learners will consider the theoretical foundations of the helping process both personal and external-driven while setting a career path that builds on individual strengths. Students should come away knowing their current worker competencies and those yet to be developed. Recommended: Should be taken within the first academic year when possible. Strongly encourage students to be accepted into the Human Services Degree Program.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: Introduction to Human Services, Woodside 6th Edition
HUMS F105 Personal Awareness and Growth
3 Credits TR 11:30am-1:00pm Late Start Date: February 14, 2012
Lara Hensley
Interpersonal and intrapersonal communication explored. Personal growth process presented from a holistic perspective. Focus will identify opportunities for personal enrichment through increased awareness of self and others.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: I Never Knew I Had A Choice, Corey 9th Edition
HUMS F205 Basic Group Counseling
3 Credits Sat. 10am-1pm Late Start Date: February 12, 2012
Lara Hensley
Concepts and techniques of working with small groups, including establishing group goals, effective group interaction, termination and evaluation. Development of therapeutic group activities presented.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: Groups: Process and Practice, Corey 8th Edition
HUMS F305 Substance Abuse Counseling
3 Credits MW 5:10pm-6:40pm Late Start Date: February 13, 2012
Lara Hensley
Introduction to the basic principles of substance abuse counseling. Application of counseling modalities to intervention and treatment of individuals, families and groups experiencing alcohol and drug abuse or dependence. Cross-cultural issues addressed. Prerequisites: HUMS F125.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: Substance Abuse Counseling, Lewis 4th Edition
HUMS F120 Cultural Diversity in Human Services
3 Credits TR 5:10p-6:40p Late Start Date: February 14, 2010
Dr. Iva GreyWolf
The impact of culture on the delivery of human services including Alaska Native cultures; examination of relationship of multicultural and multi-ethnic concepts. Issues of age, class, disablement, race, gender and sexual orientation will also be discussed. Student exploration of personal values and cultural world view included.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: Microsaggressions in Everyday Life, Sue
HUMS F101 Introduction to Human Services
3 Credits M/W 11:30a-1p Late Start Date: February 13, 2012
Lara Hensley
Provides an overview and orientation for individuals who have either started or are exploring human service careers. Designed for entry level behavioral health providers with an emphasis in understanding social service systems in rural and frontier Alaska. Learners will consider the theoretical foundations of the helping process both personal and external-driven while setting a career path that builds on individual strengths. Students should come away knowing their current worker competencies and those yet to be developed. Recommended: Should be taken within the first academic year when possible. Strongly encourage students to be accepted into the Human Services Degree Program.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: Introduction to Human Services, Woodside 6th Edition
HUMS F105 Personal Awareness and Growth
3 Credits TR 11:30am-1:00pm Late Start Date: February 14, 2012
Lara Hensley
Interpersonal and intrapersonal communication explored. Personal growth process presented from a holistic perspective. Focus will identify opportunities for personal enrichment through increased awareness of self and others.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: I Never Knew I Had A Choice, Corey 9th Edition
HUMS F205 Basic Group Counseling
3 Credits Sat. 10am-1pm Late Start Date: February 12, 2012
Lara Hensley
Concepts and techniques of working with small groups, including establishing group goals, effective group interaction, termination and evaluation. Development of therapeutic group activities presented.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: Groups: Process and Practice, Corey 8th Edition
HUMS F305 Substance Abuse Counseling
3 Credits MW 5:10pm-6:40pm Late Start Date: February 13, 2012
Lara Hensley
Introduction to the basic principles of substance abuse counseling. Application of counseling modalities to intervention and treatment of individuals, families and groups experiencing alcohol and drug abuse or dependence. Cross-cultural issues addressed. Prerequisites: HUMS F125.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: Substance Abuse Counseling, Lewis 4th Edition
HUMS F120 Cultural Diversity in Human Services
3 Credits TR 5:10p-6:40p Late Start Date: February 14, 2010
Dr. Iva GreyWolf
The impact of culture on the delivery of human services including Alaska Native cultures; examination of relationship of multicultural and multi-ethnic concepts. Issues of age, class, disablement, race, gender and sexual orientation will also be discussed. Student exploration of personal values and cultural world view included.
Special Requirements: Blackboard, computer, internet
Textbook: Microsaggressions in Everyday Life, Sue
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