Dept. of Human Services Class Schedules
Fall 2025
HUMS
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A107
History of Systems of Change
3 Credits
History of Systems of Change
Introduces historical foundations of the human service profession through the lens of formative legislation and the evolution of the profession.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75974 PX1 Evans, David August 25 - December 13 14 -
A122
Substance Use Disorder in AK
3 Credits
Substance Use Disorder in AK
Covers social and community factors influencing substance use as a social problem. Focuses on the epidemiology of substance use, substance use disorder, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Addresses the social, psychological, behavioral and biophysiological aspects of substance use. Addresses infectious diseases that may co-occur with substance abuse.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75975 PX1 LaJeunesse, Leslie August 25 - December 13 7 -
A125
High Risk Behav in Adolescents
3 Credits
High Risk Behav in Adolescents
Provides an overview of brain development and its impact on behavior. Presents types of issues in adolescence and prevention approaches to high-risk behavior.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:74616 RW1 Person, Julia August 25 - December 13 26 -
A200
Intro Children's Behav Hlth
3 Credits
Intro Children's Behav Hlth
Covers ethics and ethical practices, self-care, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, overview of child and adolescent development, building and maintaining therapeutic relationships, boundaries, culturally responsive interventions, resiliency, communication, and additional behavioral health topics impacting treatment outcomes for children and adolescents.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:70996 801 Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 10 -
A205
Tch Behv Sup & Soc Skls to Yth
3 Credits
Tch Behv Sup & Soc Skls to Yth
Equips students and professionals with practical strategies to enhance children's self-esteem, social competence, and resilience while incorporating positive behavior support principles. Introduces various intervention models and emphasizes effective interactions and conversations to support children from diverse backgrounds, providing a comprehensive framework for enhancing social development and behavior management skills.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:70997 801 Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 10 -
A206
Understndng Chldrn's Mntl Hlth
3 Credits
Understndng Chldrn's Mntl Hlth
Offers students a comprehensive understanding of mental health diagnoses commonly observed in children, within the context of supporting the child's well-being. Engages students in exploring interventions associated with various diagnoses. Equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively support children with behavioral and mental health challenges in various settings.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71984 801 Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 10 -
A207
Trauma Informed Wk w/ Children
3 Credits
Trauma Informed Wk w/ Children
Covers differentiation between types of trauma that children can experience and how trauma may affect their treatment outcomes. Examines safe and supportive trauma-informed interventions, as well as strategies to reduce the effects of caregiver fatigue. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed HUMS A307. May be stacked with: HUMS A307
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:72005 850 - DIST ONLINE Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 3 View detailed information for CRN:72005 850 T 1:00PM - 2:15PM DIST ONLINE Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 3 View detailed information for CRN:72005 850 T 1:00PM - 2:15PM PSB 210 Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 3 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A224
Conflict & Collaboration
3 Credits
Conflict & Collaboration
Presents interpersonal conflict and collaboration through the social construction and general systems theoretical frameworks. Presents models to help manage and/or resolve conflict.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:74617 IW1 Kipp Lavea, Bettina September 7 - November 15 8 -
A225
Counseling in Human Services
3 Credits
Counseling in Human Services
Presents counseling approaches and skills within ethical and theoretical frameworks. Provides students with knowledge and practical application skills for helping relationships, including skills for understanding, positive action, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:74618 IW1 Kipp Lavea, Bettina August 25 - December 13 8 -
A241
Guardianshp and Conservatorshp
3 Credits
Guardianshp and Conservatorshp
Examines guardianship and conservatorship regarding statutes, authority, limitations, and fiduciary obligations. Explores alternatives to guardianship, the power of attorney, and supported decision-making for vulnerable adults. Introduces person-centered practice as well as medical decision-making obligations and limitations.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75562 801 Staff, UA August 25 - December 13 13 -
A242
Guardianship: Legal Process
3 Credits
Guardianship: Legal Process
Describes the legal process of working with guardianships, including petitioners and their duties, types of opening letters, Guardian ad Litem (GAL) conversions, court visitors, motions, annual reports, repayment of benefits, and wills.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75563 801 Staff, UA August 25 - December 13 13 -
A253
Human Serv and Disabilities
3 Credits
Human Serv and Disabilities
Explores human services in the diverse field of disabilities. Examines history, service systems, advocacy, and disability culture.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75973 PX1 Evans, David August 25 - December 13 14 -
A254
*Place Identity & Hist Trauma
3 Credits
*Place Identity & Hist Trauma
Introduces historical trauma and its impact on marginalized populations. Explores the diversity of Alaska Native cultures and languages and the concept of place identity. Introduces the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Act. Utilizes case studies, story telling and talking circles to identify culturally appropriate prevention and treatment interventions.
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75564 801 - DIST ONLINE Ross, Jessica August 25 - December 13 14 View detailed information for CRN:75564 801 MW 1:00PM - 2:15PM SSB 258 Ross, Jessica August 25 - December 13 14 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A288
Case Management in Human Svs
3 Credits
Case Management in Human Svs
Focuses upon theory and application associated with service delivery, client assessment, case planning, implementation, evaluation and ethical decision making. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services, the Bachelor of Human Services or department approval
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75570 801 - DIST ONLINE Sandlin, Amanda August 25 - December 13 16 View detailed information for CRN:75570 801 R 10:00AM - 11:15AM DIST ONLINE Sandlin, Amanda August 25 - December 13 16 View detailed information for CRN:75570 801 R 10:00AM - 11:15AM PSB 217 Sandlin, Amanda August 25 - December 13 16 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A295A
Human Services Practicum I
3 Credits
Human Services Practicum I
Places students in a community agency with an emphasis on observation of agency structure and function, development of professional and inter-agency relationships, and applying helping skills with agency clients. Includes having students construct e-portfolios to document their growth and development in practicum. Special Note: Includes a mandatory weekly in-class seminar and 125 hours completed in the field placement agency. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services or the Bachelor of Human Services
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:70998 801 - ARR ARR Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 9 View detailed information for CRN:70998 801 T 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 9 View detailed information for CRN:70998 801 T 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 231 Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 9 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A307
Advn Trauma Work with Children
3 Credits
Advn Trauma Work with Children
Extends knowledge of learning theory to functional behavior assessments of problem behaviors and appropriate interventions in children. Examines the development of behavior support plans using non-aversive interventions for challenging and problematic behaviors with children, with a particular focus on understanding trauma and its impact on children's mental health. Special Note: It is recommended that students have completed foundational coursework in psychology, child development, or a related field. Not available for credit to students who have completed HUMS A207.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75569 850 - DIST ONLINE Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 10 View detailed information for CRN:75569 850 T 1:00PM - 2:15PM DIST ONLINE Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 10 View detailed information for CRN:75569 850 T 1:00PM - 2:15PM PSB 210 Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 10 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A321
*Diversity Issues HUMS Prctice
3 Credits
*Diversity Issues HUMS Prctice
Examines diversity from historical and current perspectives with an emphasis upon self-awareness. Incorporates the needs of diverse groups into human services best practices through readings, role-play and group activity.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:72006 801 Chase, Yvonne August 25 - December 13 11 -
A333
Alternative Dispute Resolution
3 Credits
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Provides a conceptual framework in alternative dispute resolution with emphasis on history, communication skills and ethics. Uses simulation exercises, including negotiation strategy and tactics, mediation process and techniques, and development of arbitration case theory presentation. Registration Restrictions: Department approval
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:70999 801 Staff, UA August 25 - December 13 14 -
A355
Working with Indiv Clients
3 Credits
Working with Indiv Clients
Presents techniques for working with individual clients. Covers specific theoretical concepts and techniques appropriate to a broad range of human services delivery systems. Presents approaches in a cultural context for individual clients, particularly ones in which members experience oppression and marginalization. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Bachelor of Human Services or department approval
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:74620 IW1 Kipp Lavea, Bettina August 25 - December 13 12 -
A417
Advanced Recovery Practice
3 Credits
Advanced Recovery Practice
Addresses models of counseling and intervention that incorporate diversity and strengths-based approaches for advancing recovery, particularly those useful in challenging situations. Deepens students’ understanding of tools to address those challenging situations, including relapse, infectious disease, developmental and cognitive factors, and socio-legal issues.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71986 801 Sandlin, Amanda August 25 - December 13 15 -
A442
Privilege & Oppression
3 Credits
Privilege & Oppression
Presents historical information on laws, policies, and regulations that have impacted racism and anti-racism efforts. Provides a framework for recognizing racism in the context of today's society.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75565 801 Chase, Yvonne August 25 - December 13 19 -
A495
Human Services Practicum III
3 Credits
Human Services Practicum III
Provides students with advancing levels of responsibility in direct client services and/or specialized activities/projects. Increases students' professional development through the use of electronic portfolios. Affords students an opportunity to develop the proposal for their Capstone project. Special Note: Requires students to complete 125 hours in a field placement agency. Registration Restrictions: Senior standing and admission to the Bachelor of Human Services
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71001 801 - ARR ARR Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 10 View detailed information for CRN:71001 801 M 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 10 View detailed information for CRN:71001 801 M 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 231 Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 10 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
Summer 2025
HUMS
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A464
Leadership & Diversity
3 Credits
Leadership & Diversity
Explores leadership development, styles and challenges in a global society through the frameworks of transformative and other structural change models. Examines profit and non-profit management as well as agents of change that improve or hinder human services delivery.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:51175 501 Chase, Yvonne May 19 - June 23 3
Spring 2025
HUMS
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A107
History of Systems of Change
3 Credits
History of Systems of Change
Introduces historical foundations of the human service profession through the lens of formative legislation and the evolution of the profession.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35763 PX1 Evans, David January 13 - May 3 23 -
A125
High Risk Behav in Adolescents
3 Credits
High Risk Behav in Adolescents
Provides an overview of brain development and its impact on behavior. Presents types of issues in adolescence and prevention approaches to high-risk behavior.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36039 IW1 Stuive, Christina January 13 - May 3 1 -
A155
Human Service Practice
3 Credits
Human Service Practice
Presents skills appropriate for human service professionals in practicum placements and in future careers. Includes skills related to task groups, leadership, problem-solving, workplace norms, technological literacy, digital communications, and working with diverse client populations. Presents the use of e-portfolios in the documentation of learning.
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35369 201 R 11:30AM - 2:15PM DIST ONLINE Sandlin, Amanda January 13 - May 3 2 View detailed information for CRN:35369 201 R 11:30AM - 2:15PM PSB 216 Sandlin, Amanda January 13 - May 3 2 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A200
Intro Children's Behav Hlth
3 Credits
Intro Children's Behav Hlth
Covers ethics and ethical practices, self-care, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, overview of child and adolescent development, building and maintaining therapeutic relationships, boundaries, culturally responsive interventions, resiliency, communication, and additional behavioral health topics impacting treatment outcomes for children and adolescents.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:30931 201 Piffarerio, Jennifer January 13 - May 3 10 View detailed information for CRN:35356 202 Sandlin, Amanda January 13 - May 3 6 -
A205
Tch Behv Sup & Soc Skls to Yth
3 Credits
Tch Behv Sup & Soc Skls to Yth
Equips students and professionals with practical strategies to enhance children's self-esteem, social competence, and resilience while incorporating positive behavior support principles. Introduces various intervention models and emphasizes effective interactions and conversations to support children from diverse backgrounds, providing a comprehensive framework for enhancing social development and behavior management skills.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35357 202 Piffarerio, Jennifer January 13 - May 3 12 -
A206
Understndng Chldrn's Mntl Hlth
3 Credits
Understndng Chldrn's Mntl Hlth
Offers students a comprehensive understanding of mental health diagnoses commonly observed in children, within the context of supporting the child's well-being. Engages students in exploring interventions associated with various diagnoses. Equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively support children with behavioral and mental health challenges in various settings.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35358 201 Piffarerio, Jennifer January 13 - May 3 5 -
A207
Trauma Informed Wk w/ Children
3 Credits
Trauma Informed Wk w/ Children
Covers differentiation between types of trauma that children can experience and how trauma may affect their treatment outcomes. Examines safe and supportive trauma-informed interventions, as well as strategies to reduce the effects of caregiver fatigue. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed HUMS A307. May be stacked with: HUMS A307
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35359 251 Piffarerio, Jennifer January 13 - May 3 0 -
A212
Cases in SUD Treatment & Pract
3 Credits
Cases in SUD Treatment & Pract
Serves as an integrative experience using the case method. Allows students to work individually and/or in small teams to address practice issues. Includes topics that include assessment of substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders, development of treatment plans, application of best practices such as motivational interviewing, case management process, crisis intervention methods, and team-based collaboration.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35761 PX1 LaJeunesse, Leslie January 13 - May 3 23 -
A225
Counseling in Human Services
3 Credits
Counseling in Human Services
Presents counseling approaches and skills within ethical and theoretical frameworks. Provides students with knowledge and practical application skills for helping relationships, including skills for understanding, positive action, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:34355 IW1 Kipp Lavea, Bettina January 13 - May 3 4 -
A253
Human Serv and Disabilities
3 Credits
Human Serv and Disabilities
Explores human services in the diverse field of disabilities. Examines history, service systems, advocacy, and disability culture.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35760 PX1 Evans, David January 13 - May 3 16 -
A255
Group Work
3 Credits
Group Work
Presents practical knowledge of planning, facilitating, and sustaining task-centered, support, and psychoeducational groups within human service practice in the formation of supportive communities. Includes a typology of groups and their facilitation, ethical considerations, group leadership, management and evaluation skills, and discussion of basic issues in group membership and facilitation.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35178 IW1 Kipp Lavea, Bettina January 13 - May 3 6 -
A295B
Human Services Practicum II
3 Credits
Human Services Practicum II
Provides students with advancing levels of responsibility in direct client services in the community and/or specialized activities/projects while increasing their professional development. Refines e-portfolio for further documentation of learning in practicum. Special Note: Requires students to complete 125 hours of field placement in an agency setting and weekly classroom seminar. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services or Bachelor of Human Services.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:30935 201 - ARR ARR Kabranian, Seta January 13 - May 3 3 View detailed information for CRN:30935 201 T 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Kabranian, Seta January 13 - May 3 3 View detailed information for CRN:30935 201 T 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 231 Kabranian, Seta January 13 - May 3 3 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A307
Advn Trauma Work with Children
3 Credits
Advn Trauma Work with Children
Extends knowledge of learning theory to functional behavior assessments of problem behaviors and appropriate interventions in children. Examines the development of behavior support plans using non-aversive interventions for challenging and problematic behaviors with children, with a particular focus on understanding trauma and its impact on children's mental health. Special Note: It is recommended that students have completed foundational coursework in psychology, child development, or a related field. Not available for credit to students who have completed HUMS A207.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35360 251 Piffarerio, Jennifer January 13 - May 3 6 -
A321
*Diversity Issues HUMS Prctice
3 Credits
*Diversity Issues HUMS Prctice
Examines diversity from historical and current perspectives with an emphasis upon self-awareness. Incorporates the needs of diverse groups into human services best practices through readings, role-play and group activity.
(Click on an individual CRN for more information on each offering)
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35361 201 Ross, Jessica January 13 - May 3 0 -
A325
Case Mgmt in Complex Systems
3 Credits
Case Mgmt in Complex Systems
Introduces policy and process issues involved in providing case management services in highly structured systems. Identifies strengths in collaborating across and among systems and barriers to implementing culturally appropriate case management services to families.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35363 201 Sandlin, Amanda January 13 - May 3 5 -
A334
Family Mediation
3 Credits
Family Mediation
Examines the role of mediation in resolving conflict in domestic relations, family business situations and crisis situations within the community. Incorporates systems theory, mediation theories, principles and skills of mediation, different approaches to family mediation and current research. Registration Restrictions: Department approval
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:30937 201 Cravez, Glenn January 13 - May 3 4 -
A412
Ethical Issues in HUMS Pract
3 Credits
Ethical Issues in HUMS Pract
Examines ethical issues in human services practice defined in the National Organization of Human Services (NOHS) Ethical Code. Focuses on client rights, confidentiality and worker responsibility. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Bachelor of Human Services
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35364 201 Chase, Yvonne January 13 - May 3 4 -
A455
Crisis Intervention & Trauma
3 Credits
Crisis Intervention & Trauma
Presents culturally responsive and effective interventions for crisis management. Presents practice issues related to children and adults who have experienced trauma. Examines the causes, interventions, strategies, and follow-up. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Bachelor of Human Services
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:35177 IW1 Kipp Lavea, Bettina January 13 - May 3 8 -
A491
Qualitative Research and Eval
3 Credits
Qualitative Research and Eval
Provides knowledge and skill development in qualitative research and evaluation. Prepares students for their Capstone research project. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing or department approval
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:36149 201 Chase, Yvonne January 13 - May 3 3 -
A496
*Hum Svcs Integrative Capstone
3 Credits
*Hum Svcs Integrative Capstone
Prepares students to conduct research and complete an Integrative Capstone project. Includes 50 hours in their last field placement agency for data collection. Requires students to complete a literature review, collect and analyze the data, and present the results using e-portfolio. Provides an opportunity for students to develop grant-writing skills. Registration Restrictions: Senior standing and admission to the Bachelor of Human Services
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:30940 201 - ARR ARR Kabranian, Seta January 13 - May 3 5 View detailed information for CRN:30940 201 M 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Kabranian, Seta January 13 - May 3 5 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.