| Credits: 3 | Prerequisite: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, PSYC 1101, or permission of the instructor. |
HUST 1110 is a didactic and experiential course that provides an introduction to family systems theory and its implication in family assessment, family therapy, and agency/institution analysis. Topics include a historical perspective on the evolution of family therapy, basic system theory concepts as applied to families and other systems, the family life cycle, and an overview of the major models of family therapy. The students will learn basic family assessment methods and interventions to enable the development of initial treatment plans and facilitate the referral of families to the appropriate community resources.
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| Credits: 3 | Prerequisite: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, PSYC 1101, or permission of the instructor. |
HUST 2000 is designed as an introduction to the theory and process of group interaction. It will combine didactic and 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, and to have direct experience in planning, participating in, and leading a group session. Students who successfully complete HUST 2000 will be able to:
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Proctored Tests – This course requires 2 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele) or online through Proctor U. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.
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A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker
| Credits: 3 | Prerequisite: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, PSYC 1101 or permission of the instructor |
HUST 2050 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.
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A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker
| Credits: 3 | Prerequisite: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, PSYC 1101 or permission of instructor |
HUST 2650 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. Students who successfully complete HUST 2650 will be able to:
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A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker
| Credits: 3 | Prerequisite: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, PSYC 1101 or permission of instructor |
HUST 2700 is designed to provide basic knowledge in the field of addictions. Emphasis is in three major areas: biopsychosocial factors of alcoholism, drug addiction, and other types of addiction; the pharmacology of psychoactive substances; and 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. Students who successfully complete HUST 2700 will be able to:
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Proctored Tests – This course requires 2 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele) or online through Proctor U. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.
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A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker
| Credits: 3 | Prerequisite: HUST 2700 or permission of the instructor. |
HUST 2750 addresses contemporary issues in addictions and mental health. Emphasis is in four major areas: ethnic and cultural issues that influence diagnosis, treatment and utilization of services, special populations such as consumers/clients with HIV/AIDS; dual diagnosis; and matching treatment services to individual client needs. In addition attention will be given to the following current issues in the fields: treatment issues for adolescent and geriatric consumers/clients; spiritual concerns and disciplines; gay/lesbian issues; relapse dynamics and prevention, and managed care and treatment costs.
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A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker
Proctored Tests – This course requires 2 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele) or online through Proctor U. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.