COURSES AVAILABLE - Summer 2007:

HUSV 147A - ALCOHOL EFFECT ON OUR SOCIETY (1) - CRN#10233 - Date: 6/30 - 7/13
HUSV 147B - THE DANGER OF METHAMPHETAMINES - (1) CRN#10234 - Date: 6/30 - 7/13


COURSES AVAILABLE - Fall 2007:

HUSV 150 COUNSELING ETHICS (.5)- CRN# 20886 - Date:9/10/07 - 09/24/07
This course studies ethical theory as applied to counseling situations in our complex and litigious society. Ethical dilemmas such as dual relationships, boundaries, limits of confidentiality, progress notes and agency staffing are presented. Practical applications of professional ethics are discussed and analyzed.
Offered: Fall.
No text.

HUSV 200 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR (3) - CRN# 20097 - Date: 8/18/07 - 12/07
An exploration of research and theories related to the psychological, behavioral and physiological bases of addiction and recovery.
A variety of common addictive disorders are examined, including addictions to alcohol, eating, smoking, gambling, work, sex and drugs.
Students examine the impact of addictions on families, the workplace and society as well as on the individual.
Offered: Fall.
Text-Drugs in Perspective- Richard Fields-5h Edition ISBN# 0-07-255690-0

HUSV 210 SUBSTANCE-ABUSE: ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND TREATMENT (3) - CRN# 20589 - Date: 08/18/07 - 12/07
This course presents a study of symptoms and manifestations of substance abuse as they relate to evaluation; assessment; treatment and referral, including intervention; case history; treatment plans; relapse treatment; follow-up; and continued support processes.
Offered: Fall.

HUSV 195 - PREVENTION GENERALIST TRAINING (3) - CRN# 20887 - Date: 09/10/07 - 11/19/07
This course will introduce students to the growing field of prevention of substance abuse in a self-paced, online course.
The necessary requirements for certification in prevention as well as drug and alcohol information will be explored. Students will examine the components of community organization and assessment for those at risk.
Offered: Fall

HUSV 295 - PREVENTION SPECIALIST TEST - PREP (2) - CRN# 20888
This comprehensive test preparation course will help prevention specialist candidates apply for and prepare for the national certification examination from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.
The content covered in this course is based on the components of the national exam. The participant will also learn how to build the professional portfolio that must to be submitted in order to gain approval to take the examination.
Offered: Fall



COURSES AVAILABLE - Spring 2008:

HUSV 215 FAMILIES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (3)- CRN# 30118
This course examines substance abuse within the context of a family system.
It includes aspects such as developing a substance abuse family identity, typical problem-solving behaviors in substance-abuse families, daily routine regulators of home life, family ritual disruptions and intergenerational transmission of substance-abuse patterns.
Offered: Spring
Text: On the Family - by John Bradshaw - ISBN# 1-55874-427-4

HUSV 220 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION (3) - CRN# 30996
This course will examine primary, secondary and tertiary prevention levels as well as universal, selective and indicated populations.
Emphasis will be placed on how to promote constructive life-styles and norms that discourage alcohol/drug use and the development of social and physical environments that facilitate alcohol/drug-free lifestyles.
Resiliency will be a key component of this course.
Offered: Spring.
Text: Substance Abuse Prevention - by Hogan - ISBN# 0-205-34162-4

HUSV 205 EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE (3)- CRN# 30117
This course acquaints students with psychoactive drug classification and with the physiological, biochemical and psychological effects of mind-altering drugs.
The course also describes the characteristics of several types of mental illness, how they are impacted by chemical dependency, and how a psycho-educational approach may be used in treatment.
Offered: Spring.
Text: Drugs and Modern Society - By Charles Levinthal - 4th Edition, ISBN# 0-205-323666-9