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PUBL - Public Administration & Services
Use the links below to go directly to the programs listed. Human Services You can view the group leaders at the bottom of the page. If you are interested in printing this page, please note that it is best to print in landscape mode. Human Services
HMSV 130 Introduction to Human Services This course provides an introduction to the helping and non-profit professions, including the various roles, functions, values, and personal attributes needed to function effectively in theses careers. Included will be the history, practice setting, career opportunities, and philosophical concepts related to working with vulnerable populations. HMSV 141 Supplemental Nutrient Assistance Program The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Food Stamps program, examine the laws and policies that drive the program, and develop case management skills in administering the program. HMSV 142 Medicaid The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Medicaid program, examine the laws and policies that drive the program, and develop case management skills in adminstering the program. HMSV 201 Introduction to Addictions This course is designed to provide current and researched information about abused substances as well as the people who abuse those substances. Topics include theoretical perspectives on abuse, pharmacological characteristics of commonly abused substances, and stages of dependence and addiction. The following topics relating to various areas of human services will also be covered: working with dually diagnosed clients, chemical abuse by children and adolescents, codependency, and enabling. The following individuals are leaders for this discipline. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are chairs.
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