Prefix |
Course |
Credits |
SHS 150* |
HIV/AIDS Brief Risk Intervention |
1 |
Includes history, trends, transmission, infection control, testing, counseling, BRI and psychosocial issues. Meets requirements for human services and chemical dependency professionals. Approved by the WA State Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. |
SHS 210* |
Intro to Diversity in Human Services Practice |
3 |
This course examines U.S. society and the diversity within it as well as the effects of societal structures on clients. Topics include an overview of general principles of cultural diversity and cross-cultural services delivery to individuals from many diverse backgrounds. Prerequisite or corequisite of ENGL& 102; prerequisite SHS 100, 103 with a minimum GPA of 2.0; eligibility MATH084. |
SHS 215* |
Adolescent Development and Treatment |
5 |
Focuses on adolescent development and concurrent social, cultural and sexual problems. Includes theory of normal and deviant behavior development, treatment theory and practice and effective use of community resources. |
SHS 232* |
Chemical Dependency and the Family |
3 |
This class provides an overview of how families function as systems and examines the impact of chemical dependency upon the family system. Students will think about theories not only in terms of how well they fit for clients but in terms of their own personal histories. The theoretical models are relevant for families of a variety of cultural, ethnic and sexual identities. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENGL& 101 and MAT 084. |
SHS 233* |
Chemical Dependency Counseling |
5 |
This course is an overview of specialized techniques, major competencies and theoretical approaches to addiction counseling, including individual, group and family approaches. Ethical behavior, theoretical knowledge and client diversity is stressed to become a proficient addiction professional. |
SHS 235* |
Drug Addiction and Society |
5 |
Overview of the problems and responses associated with the physiological, psychological, psychosocial, and systemic concerns related to use, misuse, abuse, and dependency. Discussion of current responses ranging from prevention to treatment and social issues. |
SHS 270* |
Ethics in Human Services and Chemical Dependency |
5 |
Explores ethical behavior and analysis and utilization of ethical codes that apply to human services, mental health and chemical dependency professionals. Covers ethical reasoning processes, ethical theory and ethical analysis. |
SHS 280* |
Chemical Dependency Case Management |
3 |
Emphasis on oral and written communication skills. Formulate up–to–date, accurate and understandable case files and records. Learn federal and state confidentiality regulations in handling chemical dependent client records. Formulate concise treatment plans in accordance with legal requirements. |
SHS 296* |
Special Topics |
1 |
Receive credit for participation in approved human services professional workshops on topics such as stress management, welfare rights, aging, alcoholism, family therapy, depression, law and mental health. |
SHS 297 |
Special Topics |
2 |
Receive credit for participation in approved human services professional workshops on topics such as stress management, welfare rights, aging, alcoholism, family therapy, depression, law and mental health. |
SHS 298 |
Special Topics |
3 |
Receive credit for participation in approved human services professional workshops on topics such as stress management, welfare rights, aging, alcoholism, family therapy, depression, law and mental health. |