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1110 Families and Other Systems
(3-1-3)
This didactic & experiential course provides an introduction to family systems theory and
its implication in family assessment, family therapy, & agency/ institution analysis.
Topics include an historical perspective on the evolution of family therapy, basic system
theory concepts as applied to families & other systems, the family life cycle, & an
overview of the major models of family therapy. The student will learn basic family
assessment methods & interventions to enable the development of initial treatment plans
& facilitate the referral of families to the appropriate community resources.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, PSYC 1101 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring.
HUST
2000 Group Theory and Process
(3-1-3)
This course is designed as an introduction to the theory and process of group interaction.
It will combine didactic & experiential activities that will enable the student to become
familiar with different types of groups, to recognize the dynamics of group functioning,
to understand the rationale for group work, to recognize the skills required to become an
effective group facilitator, & to have direct experience in planning, participating in, &
leading a group session. Prerequisites: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, PSYC 1101 or
permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring, Summer.
HUST
2050 Counseling Theories & Methods
(3-0-3)
This course provides an introduction to the major theories of counseling. For each
identified theory, basic concepts, definitions of health and normalcy, and strategies and
interventions will be examined. The student will apply these theories to real case
examples and will develop his/her own theory of counseling.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, PSYC 1101 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Fall.
HUST
2650 Applied Community Health
(3-0-3)
This course will focus on the application of previous coursework to a variety of healthcare
settings. The student is introduced to the field of community health and to the provision of
services to people with a wide range of health problems, including a specific emphasis on
patient/client populations with disabilities. Topics covered include basic concepts of
health/mental health; major types of disabilities; practical usage of the DSM-IV; dual
diagnosis and treatment issues; personality disorders and addicted patients/clients; and
commonly used interventions to prevent, promote and/or restore the health/mental health of
individuals, families and groups. Course material will be directly linked to field placement
experiences.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, PSYC 1101 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall, Summer.
HUST
2700 Understanding and Treating Addictions
(3-0-3)
This course is designed to provide basic knowledge in the field of addictions. Emphasis is
in three major areas: the biopsychosocial factors of alcoholism, drug addiction, & other
types of addiction; the pharmacology of psychoactive substances; & the eight components
of the skill groups in addiction counseling. Course material in all three areas will be directly
linked to the field placement experiences for those students working in addiction/substance
abuse treatment settings.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, PSYC 1101 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: All Semesters.