| HSM-Human Services Multiple Program |
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| HSM303 |
The Stepfamily |
| An overview of the stepfamily structure, the course explores the effects of this family configuration on children, parents, and institutions. Examination of how stepfamilies differ from other family forms and how children, parents, and society deal with the phenomenon. 2 quarter hours |
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| HSM385 |
Practicum Supervision |
| Examination of the issues and dynamics of professional relationships within the content of the practicum experience. Specific attention given to: ethics of helping; organizational structure; service delivery systems; client assessment; and treatment planning with individual, group, agency, and family client units. The seminar will focus on both the commonalities (regardless of client population) of Human Service work as well as each student's unique learning experience. Prerequisite: Permission to begin Professional Practice Experience. Concurrent enrollment in undergraduate Practicum. Enrollment is required with each Practicum/Internship enrollment. 1-2 quarter hours |
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| HSM405 |
Juveniles and the Law |
| The study of the law affecting juveniles: delinquency, minors in need of supervision, neglect and abuse, child custody, adoption, civil law and responsibility, special education, and the Illinois School Code. Practical aspects of police interaction and intervention, the functions and capabilities of the Departments of Probation, Children and Family Services, and other public agencies. Prerequisite: HSC101. 5 quarter hours; 3 semester hours |
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| HSM406 |
Human Services and the Law |
| Legal principles and issues pertinent to the field of human services administration, mental health and addiction counseling and employee assistance programs will be discussed. Such topics as: crime and delinquency; family crisis; child abuse and neglect; mental health laws; domestic violence laws; DUI information; special education; confidentiality as well as state and federal laws and regulations will be discussed. Issues of real estate property laws, labor and contract law, as well as professional liability will also be included. 5 quarter hours; 3 semester hours |
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| HSM407 |
Violence and Aggression in the Family |
| Examination of the psychological, social, behavioral, and cultural foundations of aggressions and violence; issues of physical and emotional abuse within the family unit. |
| 3-5 quarter hours; 3 semester hours |
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| HSM408 |
Hospitalized Child and Adolescent |
| This course will focus on the psycho/social care of the hospitalized infant, child, and adolescent; the impact that illness and hospitalization have on the child and his/her family; the understanding and importance of a child life program, its goals and objectives, and how it functions on a pediatric unit. |
| 5 quarter hours |
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| HSM415 |
Strategies of Community Intervention |
| A study of community power structures and resources, interest groups and citizen participation, influence and power, examination of models for developing and organizing community resources to implement change. Prerequisites: HSC101, HSC201. 2-5 quarter hours; 3 semester hours |
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| HSM416 |
Marital Separation and Single Parent Families |
| An examination of psychological, sociological, physical, and ecological dynamics of change in family structures preceding and during the divorce process, as well as the sequential stages of single parenthood and the reconstituted family. Prerequisite: HSC201. 2-5 quarter hours; 3 semester hours |
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| HSM417 |
Child Abuse |
| The dynamics of child abuse, types of abuse, and the abuser; the impact and implications of child abuse on the family and society; treatment and prevention. 5 quarter hours; 3 semester hours |
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| HSM418 |
Suicide Intervention |
| Suicide theory and intervention techniques. Emphasis placed on identifying signs of depression and how to use crisis intervention techniques related to suicide intervention and prevention. Students will learn to identify major causative factors of suicide in children, adolescents, and adults, and gain a general knowledge of available community resources. 5 quarter hours; 3 semester hours |
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| HSM420 |
Women and Mental Health Issues |
| An introduction to mental health issues as they relate directly to women. The course will acquaint students with current research on sex differentials, sex role functioning, sex differences in women's mental health problems and their causes, and diagnosis and treatment with female clients. The class also will provide an avenue for students to examine gender-related issues in their own personal and professional lives in order to help understand and work with women of varied ages, races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Prerequisite: Recommended-General Psychology or lower-division Human Services course. May be used as psychology course. |
| 5 quarter hours; 3 semester hours |
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| HSM422 |
Death and Other Losses in Perspective |
| This course is designed to enhance students' awareness and skills for working with grief, and loss in many settings. It is designed to discuss the various circumstances in which grief is often found as well a a range of cultural and religious contexts in which grief and death are understood. Students will study normal as well as pathological grief responses as well as the plethora of encounters with the finite nature of humanity which includes death. Students will further examine the basic tools for grief assessment and intervention strategies. 5 quarter hours; 3 semester hours |
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| HSM481 |
Human Services Practicum I |
| First course of a four-part sequence in the Human Services Professional Studies Sequence. This course requires a minimum of 15 hours of on-site experience in a human services agency, totaling a minimum of 150 clock hours for the quarter. Practicum may be completed in any of the specialized areas with advisor approval. Students work closely with and receive supervision from both the agency and university personnel. Student is required to enroll in HSM385 Practicum Supervision concurrently. Prerequisites: HSC201 and acceptance into Professional Studies Sequence. 1-5 quarter hours |
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| HSM482 |
Human Services Practicum II |
| Second course of a four-part sequence in the Human Services Professional Studies Sequence. This course is a continuation of HSM481 as the student continues in the same placement setting for an additional minimum of 15 hours per week for a total of another 150 clock hours on site for the quarter. Students will continue to receive supervision both on site and within the University. Student is required to enroll in HSM385 Practicum Supervision concurrently. Prerequisites: HSM481 and departmental approval. 1-5 quarter hours |
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| HSM483 |
Human Services Practicum III |
| Third course of a four-part sequence in the Human Services Professional Studies Sequence. This course requires the student to choose a different practicum site than in HSM481 and HSM482 thus allowing the student the opportunity to further enhance his or her skills in another specialization area. The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 hours per week on site (minimum of 150 hours) for the quarter and concurrently register in HSM385 Practicum Supervision thus receiving on-site and university supervision. Prerequisites: HS482 and departmental approval. 1-5 quarter hours |
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| HSM484 |
Human Services Practicum IV |
| Fourth course of a four-part sequence in the Human Services Professional Studies Sequence. This course is a continuation of HSM483 as the student continues in the same placement setting for an additional minimum of 15 hours per week (minimum of 150 clock hours) for the quarter and concurrently registering for HSM385 Practicum Supervision. Prerequisites: HSM483 and advisor approval. 1-5 quarter hours |
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| HSM485 |
Human Services Practicum V |
| Advanced clinical experience in a selected human service agency addressing specific knowledge and skill areas. Opportunity to experientially investigate specific areas of interest beyond those in HSM484. This course requires a minimum of 15 hours of on-site experience in a human service agency, totaling a minimum of 150 clock hours for the quarter. Practicum may be completed in any of the specialized areas with advisor approval. Students work closely with and receive supervision from both the agency and university personnel. Student is required to enroll in HSM385 Practicum Supervision concurrently. Prerequisites: HSM484 and advisor approval. 1-5 quarter hours |
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| HSM486 |
Human Services Practicum VI |
| Continuing advanced clinical experience in a selected human service agency usually a continuation of HSM485. This course requires a minimum of 15 hours of on-site experience in a human service agency, totaling a minimum of 150 clock hours for the quarter. Practicum may be completed in any of the specialized areas with advisor approval. Students work closely with and receive supervision from both the agency and university personnel. Student is required to enroll in HSM385 Practicum Supervision concurrently. Prerequisites: HSM485 and advisor approval. 1-5 quarter hours |
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| HSM490 |
Human Services Independent Study |
| An independent study offering for students and qualified practitioners, which is intended to increase academic qualifications and clinical expertise. Permits the student to undertake individual research in an area approved by the department and instructor. 2-5 quarter hours |
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| HSM508 |
Research and Evaluation Methodology |
| Introduces students to principles and methods of social research and prepares students to appropriately apply these skills in the conduct of program evaluation and other program management applications. Emphasis will be placed on the research context for decision making in the planning, design, analysis and reporting of applied research. Prerequisite: HSC511 or HSC500. 3 semester hours |
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| HSM581 |
Human Services Internship I |
| Human Services experience (20 to 25 hours per week) in community organization to enable students to integrate classroom learning with practice and to refine their skills. Placements are individualized according to the student's track (clinical or management), area of concentration, learning needs, and interests. Students also participate in a weekly supervisory seminar. Prerequisites: HSC501 or equivalent, plus five additional courses in graduate program; consent of internship supervisor and academic advisor. (Specific course prerequisites vary by area of concentration). 1-3 semester hours |
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| HSM582 |
Human Services Internship II |
| Continuation of Human Services Internship I. Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior internship and consent of internship supervisor. 1-3 semester hours |
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| HSM583 |
Human Services Internship III |
| Continuation of Human Services Internship II. Prerequisites: Successful completion of prior internship and consent of internship supervisor. 1-3 semester hours |
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| HSM585 |
Internship Supervision |
| Examination of the issues and dynamics of Professional Relationships within the content of the internship experience. Specific attention given to: ethics of helping, organizational structure, service delivery systems, client assessment, and treatment planning with individual, group, and family client units. The seminar will focus on both the commonalities (regardless of client population) of Human Service work as well as each student's unique learning experience. Prerequisites: Enrollment is required with each Internship enrollment. 1-3 semester hours |
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| HSM594 |
Independent Study in Human Services |
| Independent studies offering for graduate Human Service students. Permits the student to undertake individual research in an area approved by the department and instructor. Intended to increase academic and clinical expertise. 1-3 semester hours |
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| HSM595 |
Human Services Special Topic |
| 1-3 semester hours |
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