SCC Course Catalog

Human Services (HSE)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
HSE	110	Introduction to Human Services	4/3

This course introduces the human services field, including the history, agencies, roles, and careers. Topics include personal/professional characteristics, diverse populations, community resources, disciplines in the field, systems, ethical standards, and major theoretical and treatment approaches. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the knowledge, skills, and roles of the human services worker.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
HSE	112	Group Process I	3/2

This course introduces interpersonal concepts and group dynamics. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness facilitated by experiential learning in small groups with analysis of personal experiences and the behavior of others. Upon completion, students should be able to show competence in identifying and explaining how people are influenced by their interactions in group settings.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
HSE	123	Interviewing Techniques	4/3

This course covers the purpose, structure, focus, and techniques employed in effective interviewing. Emphasis is placed on observing, attending, listening, responding, recording, and summarizing of personal histories with instructor supervision. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the basic interviewing skills needed to function in the helping relationship.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
HSE	125	Counseling	4/3

This course covers the major approaches to psychotherapy and counseling, including theory, characteristics, and techniques. Emphasis is placed on facilitation of self-exploration, problem solving, decision making, and personal growth. Upon completion, students should be able to understand various theories of counseling and demonstrate counseling techniques.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
HSE	210	Human Services Issues	2/2

This course covers current issues and trends in the field of human services. Emphasis is placed on contemporary topics with relevance to special issues in a multi-faceted field. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate the knowledge, skills, and experiences gained in classroom and clinical experiences with emerging trends in the field.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
HSE	220	Case Management	4/3

This course covers the variety of tasks associated with professional case management. Topics include treatment planning, needs assessment, referral procedures, and follow-up and integration of services. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively manage the care of the whole person from initial contact through termination of services.

Prerequisite: Take HSE-110

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
HSE	225	Crisis Intervention	3/3

This course introduces the basic theories and principles of crisis intervention. Emphasis is placed on identifying and demonstrating appropriate and differential techniques for intervening in various crisis situations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess crisis situations and respond appropriately.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
HSE	227	Children & Adolescents in Crisis	3/3

This course covers the crises affecting children and adolescents in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on abuse and neglect, suicide and murder, dysfunctional family living, poverty, and violence. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss intervention strategies and available services for the major contemporary crises affecting children and adolescents.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none