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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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*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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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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*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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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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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 Associate of Applied Science in Human Services, the Bachelor of Human Services, or department approval

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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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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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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 Associate of Applied Science in Human Services or the Bachelor of Human Services

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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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Subst Use Treatment/Life Cour

Offers a family-centric approach to substance use treatment and recovery focusing on four phases of the life course (childhood and adolescence, young adulthood, adulthood, and older adult). Addresses recovery ethics.

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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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Selected Topics

Examines special interest topics in the field of human services. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits with a change of subtitle.

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