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• Introduction to Human Services Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520101

  Students examine the scope, values, and principles of the human service profession. Coursework introduces the typical roles and duties of human services workers. Students assess their own motivations, attitudes, and interests. In addition to the regular classroom hours, volunteer work in a community human services agency is required. Students must complete or have on file current, valid Background Information Disclosure (BID) and Caregiver Background Check (annual Wisconsin and Minnesota) forms, as part of this course.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2026, Spring 2027

• Interviewing Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520102

  This course provides an introduction to interviewing and recordkeeping skills practiced in human service agencies. Students learn principles and techniques needed to conduct informational and supportive interviews including maintaining clinical records, documenting referrals, staffings, and supervision. Students practice interviewing skills during class.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2026

• Ethics in Human Services Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520103

  This course explores the ethical, legal, and professional issues facing the human services worker. It is designed to teach a process of ethical decision-making and to increase awareness of the complexities in practice. Students are introduced to the current state and federal statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions that govern the professional practice in human services. Standards, code of ethics, clients’ rights, and confidentiality are emphasized.

  Online

  Fall 2026, Spring 2027

• Issues in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520104

  Students gain a basic understanding of the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Emphasis is on historical and social perspectives of drug use, trends of use, and legal and social responses to problematic alcohol and illicit drug use. Additionally, this course provides an accurate description of the effects of psychoactive drugs, identifies methods of substance abuse treatment, and introduces the student to local treatment services.

  Online

  Fall 2026, Spring 2027

• Introduction to Counseling Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520105

  This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the major counseling theories and techniques and applications to various situations. Students will apply concepts and skills through practice in initiating, structuring, and terminating counseling sessions. COREQUISITE: 10520106 Methods of Social Casework

  Offered Collegewide

  Spring 2027

• Methods of Social Casework Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520106

  This course provides an introduction to case management theory, models, and techniques, along with the management and coordination of case records. Key components include intake assessment, creating a plan of service, coordinating care, referral techniques, client self-determination, and ethical issues.

  Offered Collegewide

  Spring 2027

• Family Systems Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520112

  This course focuses on issues related to families and family functioning relevant to the human services field. Major areas of focus will include child maltreatment, domestic violence, and addiction, with emphasis on relevant helping skills and services.

  Online

  Fall 2026, Spring 2027

• Field Experience 1 Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520113

  Students develop skills as human services professionals by working directly or in-directly with clients in community agencies. This experience is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential for human services workers in the professional setting. An agency supervisor and a faculty member facilitate this learning experience. Students must complete or have on file current, valid Background Information Disclosure (BID) and Caregiver Background Check (annual Wisconsin and Minnesota) forms, as part of this course. PREREQUISITES: 10520102 Interviewing, 10520103 Ethics in Human Services, 10520104 Issues in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, 10520106 Methods of Social Casework and COREQUISITES: 10520101 Introduction to Human Services, 10520105 Introduction to Counseling and 10520115 Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2026, Spring 2027

• Group Facilitation Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520110

  An introduction to theory and practice of group dynamics and processes are covered in this course. Knowledge areas include ethical considerations, effective group leadership, and stages of group development. Learners will record and critique practice group sessions, function as group members, and demonstrate effective group facilitation skills. COREQUISITE: 10520102 Interviewing.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2026

• Gerontology Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520107

  The focus of this course is on mental health issues, physical health issues, socioeconomic factors, and other issues that impact the aging process and the individual's adaptation to it. Dynamics of the individual, social support systems, community support systems, and the various programs that are in place to help those with special issues in the aging process will be examined.

  Online

  Spring 2027

• Child and Adolescent Behavior Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520108

  This course examines issues related to child development, juvenile delinquency, and mental health. The course will explore healthy and appropriate child development and issues such as abuse and neglect, which alter development. Juvenile delinquency will explore common behavioral concerns of adolescents and what treatment options exist. Finally, prevalent mental health issues of children and adolescents will be explored as well as treatment including common medications.

  Online

  Spring 2027

• Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10520115

  This course will gain further understanding of substance abuse and dependence, assessment and treatment interventions. Emphasis is on assessment, diagnostics, and treatment of substance use disorders. Students will also gain further understanding of levels of care, community-based sober support, referrals and family system interventions. COREQUISITES: 10520104 Issues in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse 10520110 Group Facilitation and 10520106 Methods of Social Casework

  Online

  Fall 2026, Spring 2027