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HUS 230 - Interviewing Skills for Human Services 3 CR
Learn to understand and apply interviewing strategies in the helping relationship to assist others in gaining a healthier life. Students will have opportunities to develop basic interviewing skills such as attending and responding. In addition, students will gain insight in their own, values, reaction patterns, and interpersonal styles as one enters the helping relationship.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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HUS 232 - Crisis Intervention 3 CR
An introduction to crisis theories and an overview of various types of crises. Students will learn to identify behaviors indicative of people in crises, effective intervention skills, and appropriate referral procedures. Ethical, legal, and social issues related to crisis intervention will also be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 , PSY 100 or permission from the instructor.
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HUS 233 - Trauma Recognition and Intervention 3 CR
Presents the experience of all kinds of abuse and trauma from the perspective of the survivors, perpetrators, and other involved. Treatment techniques and community reactions involving both survivors and perpetrators are viewed within the context of various modalities.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 or PSY 100 or permission from the instructor.
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HUS 236 - Foundations of Vocational Rehabilitation 3 CR
Examines the vocational rehabilitation process, focusing on evaluation, planning, treatment and placement. Provides an overview of the historical, philosophical, theoretical and operational foundation of vocational rehabilitation, particularly as it applies to people with behavioral health problems and disabling conditions.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 .
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HUS 240 - Human Services for an Aging Population 3 CR
Topics include the social policies, programs, services, quality of life, societal attitudes, retirement, living environment, and the role of the human services practitioner. The myths and realities of aging are also addressed.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 .
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HUS 262 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder 3 CR
This course provides students with an introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), research surrounding the disability, diagnostic criteria, assessment, intervention strategies and laws involving IDEA and DSM V. This course also focuses on the role of the families including cultural values and beliefs. (This course is cross-listed with EDU 262 .)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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HUS 263 - Family Interactions 3 CR
Presents issues and dynamics which affect family functioning. Family relations, stresses, and strengths are examined within the context of human service delivery systems. Both contemporary and historical influences are addressed from multicultural perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 or permission.
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HUS 270 - Field Placement I 3 CR
Offers students the opportunity to work under supervision in a public or private sector agency for 8 hours per week for a semester (112 hours total). This course is an opportunity to learn new skills and apply basic knowledge provided in the foundation courses. You must pass this course with a C or better to continue. This course can only be repeated once upon review by MHHS faculty advisor. Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) is permitted with experience in the field.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 223 (Fieldwork Preparation) and HUS 316 is strongly encouraged to complete prior or simultaneously.
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HUS 279 - Practicum 6 CR
Offers students the opportunity to work under supervision in a public or private agency for approximately 16 hours a week per semester (220 total hours). Students maintain weekly contact with the instructor to report on progress of established goals and objectives. Preparation of a comprehensive portfolio is required. Will be last offered in Spring of 2020.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 316 and a minimum of 45 credits toward a degree in Mental Health and Human Services including COL 214 .
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HUS 289 - Topics in Human Services 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas in human services that are not among the regularly scheduled human services offerings, but in which there are apparent student needs that necessitate periodic offering. For associate degree students.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 .
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HUS 298 - Independent Study 1-3 CR
May include research, reading or an experiential project to gain additional knowledge of particular human service worker functions conducted under the guidance of a human services faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Permission.
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HUS 305 - Group Process 3 CR
This course provides both an experiential and theoretical basis for the study of group dynamics and leadership styles. An overview of communication systems, individual role functions, group cohesion and group conflict are presented. Role playing, psychodrama and group facilitation techniques are considered for application in social service and rehabilitation settings.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 or PSY 100 or permission from instructor.
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HUS 306 - Behavior Modification 3 CR
The principles of operant conditioning and applications to the understanding and control of behavior in everyday life situations including the classroom. (This course is cross listed with PSY 306 .)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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HUS 308 - Assessment and Planning 3 CR
This course presents models of assessment and planning in the context of clinical and rehabilitation settings. It will also familiarize students with a selection of methods, techniques, and instruments commonly used to assess client skill and support levels. The preparation of a collaborative support plan based on assessment data is required.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 212 required. MAT 115 recommended. Or permission from instructor.
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HUS 309 - Counseling in Human Services 3 CR
Theory and practice of gathering data and/or modifying human behavior including current theories and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy. The practice of interviewing are employed to advance the skills in supportive and counseling interventions.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 , HUS 212 , PSY 100 , HUS 230 or permission from instructor.
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HUS 316 - Applied Professional Ethics for Human Services 3 CR
This course addresses the need for and application of ethical standards and practices in mental health, human services and related professions. Models and resources for ethical decision making will be presented and applied to hypothetical situations.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 and HUS 212 or permission from instructor.
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HUS 318 - Adolescence, Substance Abuse and Criminality 3 CR
This course integrates the study of adolescent development, alcohol and other drug use, abuse, and dependency, and criminality among adolescents and young adults. Case studies and group projects address problem definition, strategies for intervention, and rehabilitation issues. (This course is cross listed with SSC 318 )
Prerequisite(s): an introductory social science, human service, or criminal justice course.
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HUS 323 - Infant Mental Health 3 CR
Presents a multidisciplinary perspective on infant mental health (IMH). Practical applications of current research will be explored. Infant mental health dynamics and the primary attachment and care giving relationship(s) will be examined in depth. Topics include risk and protective factors, assessment, psychopathology, and early intervention and infant-toddler childcare practices.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 220 .
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HUS 326 - Counseling for Substance Use Disorder 3 CR
Areas covered include treatment process, with emphasis on group process; counseling techniques and theory; and human development, with emphasis on adolescence, adulthood and counseling ethics.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 125 or equivalent.
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HUS 328 - Creative Development and Art for Young Children 3 CR
This course provides an overview of how art and creativity influence young children and how early childhood educators, parents, and adults who work with children can assist in this process. Students will consider the important role art plays with children who may be handicapped or from a diverse background. This comprehensive introductory course includes an exploration of a variety of materials, activities, and projects that will stimulate creativity in children. Students will study artists and current children’s illustrators and review children’s books. (This course is cross-listed with EDU 328 .)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 or permission of instructor.
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HUS 330 - Interviewing and Counseling 3 CR
Theory and practice of psychological interviewing for the purposes of gathering data and/or modifying human behavior including current theories and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy. Includes experience with interviewing and counseling techniques and the proper use of referral. Will be last offered in Spring 2020.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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HUS 331 - Substance Abuse Counseling for Special Populations 3 CR
This course is designed to familiarize students with diagnostic and counseling strategies which focus on the treatment needs of adolescents, the elderly, persons with mental illness, and persons with mental retardation. Both group and individual counseling techniques will be taught including methods for recovery and relapse prevention. Will be last offered in Spring 2020.
Prerequisite(s): successful completion of a substance abuse course.
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HUS 332 - Addiction and the Family 3 CR
The course acquaints students with research findings and clinical data regarding the effects of addiction on various family systems. The conditions of co-addiction, co-dependency and family dysfunction are studied within the contexts of family systems and society as a whole. The development of the functional self as the foundation for healthy interpersonal relationships is explored. (This course is cross listed with SSC 332 )
Prerequisite(s): HUS 125 and PSY 100 .
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HUS 335 - Addiction: Diversity and Rehabilitation 3 CR
This course is designed to familiarize students with diagnostic and counseling strategies which focus on the addiction treatment needs of adolescents, the elderly, persons with mental illness, and persons with developmental disabilities. Both group and individual counseling techniques will be taught including methods for recovery and relapse prevention and rehabilitation.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HUS 125 or HUS 229 /PSY 229 as co-requisite or permission from the instructor.
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HUS 342 - Trauma and Addiction 3 CR
This course will offer a comprehensive overview of the complex relationship between trauma and various chemical and process addictions. Biological underpinnings of both trauma and addiction will be reviewed. Psychological and social factors related to both conditions will be discussed. Treatment models and treatment strategies for clients with these comorbid conditions will be reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 229 OR HUS 125 .
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HUS 345 - Problems and Interventions in Childhood 3 CR
This course is designed to be part of the professional preparation for students who will be working with children and their families in a variety of careers social work, education, child care, nursing, etc. A broad range of childhood issues and difficulties are addressed with specific interventions and curriculum adaptations suggested. Students consider how the field has been defined by laws including IDEA, ADA, 504, and PL 94-142. (This course is cross listed with PSY 345 .)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 OR PSY 308 .
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HUS 346 - Perspectives of Adult Mental Health through popular film 3 CR
An interdisciplinary course that expands on the physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth processes of adult mental health. Addresses positive mental health and explores prevention, detection and rehabilitative/treatment practices. Access to movies and/or films is critical to this course as it is using film to create a learning perspective for the application of mental health knowledge.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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HUS 349 - Supervision in Human Services 3 CR
Focusing on the essence of supervision in the context of social/human service organizations and practice, this course will explore a range of models of supervision as well as the roles, tasks, functions and processes of supervision, including issues of liability, stress and burnout. Changes in public social welfare policy have intensified the demands in and labor intensive work environment. Concerns for increasing productivity, efficiency and accountability have placed additional demands on staff at all levels in social service hierarchies.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 212 and HUS 305 or HUS 330 or permission from the instructor.
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HUS 350 - Mental Health and Aging 3 CR
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the unique health and treatment needs of the psychiatrically ill, older adult. It will enable mental health care givers to provide age sensitive care in a variety of settings. Topics will include biological, social, psychological and physical aspects of aging, dementia, and major psychiatric disorders.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 and PSY 308 or permission from instructor.
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HUS 352 - Interventions for Families with Children 3 CR
Interventions appropriate for young children and their families are explored. Social policy, chronic life conditions, and methods for empowering families are addressed. The family life cycle and multicultural perspectives are examined in the context of the school, the family, and the community. (This course is cross-listed with EDU 352 .)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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HUS 354 - Behavioral Health Professional 3 CR
This course contains the required content by Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Child Based Home Services to deliver in-home services to children with emotional and behavioral challenges. Completion of this course will lead to eligibility for the BHP state certification for children’s behavioral health services. The topics covered will prepare the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide in home services to families and children.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 212 and junior standing.
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HUS 356 - Women’s Mental Health 3 CR
The course introduces undergraduates to important information about women. This course prepares students to articulate controversies related to culture and women’s mental health and provides a background for a more gender-balanced view of psychology. Cultural factors that influence mental health and treatment for women are explored in relation to specific mental health topics, such as eating disorders, self-esteem, sexual assault, depression, sex bias in diagnosis, and feminist therapy.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and HUS 218 .
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HUS 364 - Human Rights Violation: Torture and Trauma 3 CR
Human Rights refer to the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. To violate the most basic human rights, is to deny individuals their fundamental moral entitlements. The focus of the course will be on how the experience of intentional psychological and physical torture affect individuals, families and societies. We will discuss the short-term and long-term psychological, neurological, biological, social and disability-related consequences of torture and trauma. (This course is cross-listed with JUS 364 and SSC 364 .)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 .
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HUS 366 - Grief Counseling 3 CR
Regardless of the practice setting, mental health workers inevitably work with clients who are coping with loss, both death and non-death related, and grief reactions. This course will address the relevant knowledge and skill base needed to provide social work intervention to individuals and families coping with a range of loss experiences (normative and non-normative life transitions, divorce, physical health changes, foster placement, etc.) and death, dying and bereavement experiences.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 330 .
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HUS 376 - Mental Health and Corrections 3 CR
In Mental Health Corrections students will discuss, learn and research aspects of the intersection of Mental Health and Corrections in the United States. Students will lean contributing factors, historic approaches and best practices today. The material learned will serve as a foundation to understanding promising practices and innovators in today’s correctional systems. (This course is cross listed with JUS 376 )
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 or JUS 103 or PSY 100 or SOC 101 or permission of instructor.
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HUS 389 - Topics in Human Services 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas in human services that are not among the regularly scheduled human services offerings, but in which there are apparent student needs and interests that necessitate periodic offering. For associate and baccalaureate students.
Prerequisite(s): Introductory course in any applied field (HUS 101 , JUS 103 , PSY 100 , SOC 101 , SSC 100 , POS 101 for example) or permission of instructor.
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HUS 460 - Pre-Internship Seminar 3 CR
This seminar course is designed to enable students to identify, prepare for and complete a successful internship experience in mental health or human services. Students will learn to translate their accomplishments, abilities and attributes into professional goals and will learn strategies to implement these goals. Emphasis will also be placed on understanding organizational structures and cultures, and on developing communication and interpersonal skills essential for succeeding in a professional environment. Students will initiate a background check (most agencies will require background checks State and Federal and MOV), consistent with the requirements of their planned internship site(s). A minimum grade of “C” is required in this course prior to enrolling in HUS 461 , HUS 462 , or HUS 463 . Will be last offered in Spring 2020.
Prerequisite(s): senior status in the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services Program.
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HUS 461 - Internship in Mental Health and Human Services* 6 CR
Offers students the opportunity to work under supervision in a public or private sector agency for 16 hours a week per semester (220 total hours). Application of skills and knowledge provide the foundation for the course, including crisis intervention, case management and current best practices. Preparation of a comprehensive portfolio is required. Students matriculated in the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services degree must complete a total of 12 credit hours to fulfill the internship requirement for graduation. Will be last offered in Summer 2020.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status in the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services degree and HUS 308 , HUS 316 , HUS 349 , and HUS 460 ;(with a minimum grade of “C”).
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HUS 462 - Capstone Internship in Mental Health and Human Services* 6 CR
Offers students the opportunity to work under supervision in a public or private sector agency for 16 hours a week per semester (220 total hours). Application of skills and knowledge provide the foundation for the course, including crisis intervention, case management and current best practices. Preparation of a comprehensive portfolio is required. Students matriculated in the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services degree must complete a total of 12 credit hours to fulfill the internship requirement for graduation. A minimum grade of “C” is required in this course in order to meet degree requirements. Will be last offered in Summer 2020.
Prerequisite(s): senior status in the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services degree and HUS 308 , HUS 316 , HUS 349 , HUS 460 , (with a minimum grade of “C”), and HUS 460 or equivalent.
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HUS 463 - Capstone Internship in Mental Health and Human Services* 12 CR
Offers students the opportunity to work under supervision in a public or private sector agency for 32 hours a week for the semester (440 total hours). Application of skills and knowledge provide the foundation for the course, including crisis intervention, case management and current best practices. Preparation of a comprehensive portfolio is required. Students matriculated in the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services degree must complete a total of 12 credit hours to fulfill the internship requirement for graduation. A minimum grade of “C” is required in this course in order to meet degree requirements. * Students may take HUS 461 and HUS 462 for a total of 12 credit hours over two semesters or take HUS 463 for one semester for a total of 12 credit hours. Will be last offered in Summer 2020.
Prerequisite(s): senior status in the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services degree and HUS 308 , HUS 316 , HUS 349 , and HUS 460 (with a minimum grade of “C”).
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HUS 470 - Field Placement II 9 CR
This capstone course offers students the opportunity to work under supervision in a public or private sector agency for 24 hours per week for a semester (336 hours). Application of skills and knowledge provide the foundation for the course, including case work, crisis services, and current best practices. Preparation of a comprehensive portfolio is required. In addition, a seminar is required. Students matriculated in the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services degree must complete a total of 9 credit hours to fulfill the internship requirement for graduation. Minimum grade of “C” required in this course to meet degree requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status and completion of HUS 308 , HUS 316 , HUS 349 , HUS 223 - Fieldwork Preparation , and HUS 270 - Field Placement I .
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HUS 489 - Topics in Human Services 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas in human services that are not among the regularly scheduled human services offerings, but in which there are apparent student needs that necessitate periodic offering. For baccalaureate degree students.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101 and junior standing (completion of 60 credit hours).
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HUS 501 - History, Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders 3 CR
This course will examine various aspects of substance use and abuse including historical perspectives of addiction and contemporary issues related to prevention, treatment, state and federal healthcare policy. The course will review major classifications of drugs of abuse and the physiological and psychological impact as they relate to assessment, treatment and course of condition. Contemporary theories and practice models will be reviewed and then applied to clinical scenarios with attention to social-cultural, gender, developmental and embodied diversity.
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HUS 502 - Psychopharmacology and Physiology related to Substance Use Disorders and Integrated Co-occurring Treatment 3 CR
This course is designed to provide participants from non-scientific backgrounds with a basic understanding of the effects of licit and illicit drugs and psychotropic medications. The role of drugs in distorting brain chemistry and promoting substance-related disorders and the relationships of co-existing substance-related disorders and mental illnesses will be explored. Interactions among the biological, psychological/emotional, and behavioral aspects of substance use disorders will be examined in relation to symptom reduction and identification, intervention strategies, and the treatment of substance use disorders through case studies.
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HUS 503 - Substance Use Disorder Counseling I 3 CR
This course is designed to familiarize participants with assessment, diagnostic and counseling strategies which focus on the substance use disorder. Participants will enhance the therapeutic relationship by focusing on engagement as it related to change. In addition, participants will utilize knowledge and skills in critical thinking for analysis, problem solving, synthesis, decision making, and predicting outcomes. Within the course material, there will be an emphasis on diverse populations.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 501 .
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HUS 504 - Addiction and the Family 3 CR
This course acquaints students with the impacts of substance use disorder for individuals with substance use disorder and their families using a trauma-informed focus. The ways to conduct assessments, engage with families, develop conclusions, and implement treatment modalities will be reviewed. Different family structures, cultural implications and ethical dilemmas will be examined. The conditions of co-addiction, codependency and family dysfunction are studied within the contexts of family systems, society as a whole and the treatment options.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 501 .
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HUS 505 - Substance Use Disorder Counseling II 3 CR
This course is designed to familiarize participants with assessment, diagnostic and counseling
Prerequisite(s): HUS 501 , HUS 502 , and HUS 503 .
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HUS 506 - Professional Development: Supervision and Administration 3 CR
This course is an investigation of core principles of clinical supervision, theoretical foundations, and techniques, and administrative tasks that are integrated into a system for supervising others across domains of activities and levels of experiences. In addition, this course will cover the five domains that satisfy the Certification of Clinical Supervision requirements.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 501 , HUS 502 , HUS 503 , and HUS 504 .
Co-requisite(s): HUS 505 .
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ILS 100 - Introduction to Library and Library Careers 3 CR
An overview of the history and development of libraries and librarianship as a profession is presented. This course covers the philosophy, professional associations, state and national certification processes and career opportunities in the library and information fields. Additionally, current issues in librarianship will be explored. Contact with career mentors will be encouraged.
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ILS 101 - Foundations of Information & Library Science 3 CR
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of library information science as they apply to library and other information agencies. Topics include information ethics, policies, information needs and seeking behaviors, technology, and the impact of information on cultures and societies.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 100
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ILS 109 - Information Literacy 1 CR
An introduction to the research process and methods for retrieving information from a library or through online sources. This course will be a sequence of steps focusing on the following areas; a) getting started-developing a research question, b) developing search strategies and techniques, c) using electronic and print resources, d) evaluating information to best determine what meets research needs, and e) properly citing these sources.
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ILS 150 - Introduction to Reference Services and Materials 3 CR
This course provides introductory knowledge and skills using general and specialized reference tools. An introduction to basic database and online searching emphasizing regionally available resources is included. Travel to cooperative libraries required for some assignments.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 100 , ILS 101 and ENG 101 .
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ILS 175 - Cataloging and Technical Processes 3 CR
This course covers the cataloging and classification of book and non-book materials. Instruction and practice are given in bibliographic searching and descriptive and subject cataloging, as well as an introduction to the processes of technical services departments in library information agencies. Some trips to a local library are required.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 100 .
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ILS 201 - Library Services to Teens 3 CR
This course will teach the basics for servicing teens, age 12-18 in a public or school library setting. Topics covered include adolescent development, programming, collection development, dedicated space, youth participation, technology, and other aspects of library services for young adults. The class will also read and discuss various books for a teen audience.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 100 .
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ILS 202 - Library Materials and Services for Children 3 CR
This course will cover the how to select and evaluate materials for children from birth through age 12. Students will learn about materials that meet children’s interest and needs at a variety of developmental stages. Additionally we will cover programming, collection development, the use of technology and other aspects of services and materials for children. Attention is paid to methods for connecting children to materials and services available in modern libraries.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 100 and ILS 109 (can be taken concurrently).
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ILS 205 - Readers’ Advisory 3 CR
A readers’ advisory service guides patrons to fiction and non-fiction recreational reading. This course explores the readers’ advisory service, its origins, and current uses. Students will examine and evaluate major genre styles, authors, advisory reference tools, classification, and cataloging. Students will explore making RA services a vital part of the library through displays, programs, and aiding special populations. This course requires extensive reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 100 , ILS 101 and ENG 101 .
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ILS 225 - Introduction to Library Information Technologies 3 CR
This course will introduce the student to current library technologies and related issues. It includes an in-depth exploration of technology systems, policies, ethics, and practices as well as the importance of staying current with the latest trends in the information and library science field.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 100 , or permission of program coordinator, and CIS 101 .
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ILS 250 - Collection Development 3 CR
This course examines how libraries build and maintain collections to meet user needs for libraries and information centers. It also teaches practical skills for selecting information resources appropriate for given audiences. Topics include the principles and practices for the selection of materials, needs assessment, collection evaluation, collection policies, producers of materials, government information, fiscal management, weeding, budgeting and censorship.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 100 .
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ILS 289 - Topics in Information & Library Services 1-6 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) Studies in information and library science not regularly offered. e.g. specific aspects of library services to special populations, intensive research pathways in specific subject areas like genealogical research, assessment and research approaches to library community analyses. For certificate, Associate and Bachelor’s students.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 100 and ENG 101 .
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ILS 299 - Library Assistant Practicum & Capstone 4 CR
The Library Practicum is designed to provide on-the-job experience under the supervision of a professional librarian in a library or other information agency for the purpose of utilizing skills, knowledge, and attitudes acquired during the course of study leading to the associate degree. The 80-hour on-site work experience includes experience in one or more functional area as appropriate to student interests, and specialized individual projects which meet the library/information agency and student goals.
Prerequisite(s): All required 100 & 200 level ILS courses
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ILS 306 - The School Librarian 3 CR
This course explores the teaching function of the school librarian, in depth, by examining current trends of the librarian as teacher and exploring appropriate teaching methods with regard to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Students will develop and explore best methods for implementation of lesson and unit plans as well as collaborative theory with teachers.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 100 , ILS 150 and ILS 225 or ILS 250 .
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ILS 312 - Introduction to Archives and Manuscripts 3 CR
Institutions like libraries, archives and museums gather, preserve, and interpret the various records of human cultural heritage. Students will be provided with an introduction to the theories and practices of the beginning archivist or archival student. Students will read and discuss basic archival principles such as appraisal, arrangement and description institutional and historical records in library and museum collections. Students will also learn the importance of materials preservation. Lastly, the electronic age will also be covered including electronic archives or “Born Digital” collections will also be addressed. Students will be expected to work on independent projects such as making hygrometers and surveying collections. May require travel.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and ILS 250 .
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ILS 325 - Digital Library Technology and Services 3 CR
This course will explore the ever-changing nature of the services and issues in digital libraries and library technology applications. It includes an in-depth exploration of web-based services, social and physical networking, library automation, and the development and implementation of technology plans.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 225 .
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ILS 350 - Advanced Librarianship 3 CR
This course will build upon all the foundation ILS courses to cover information services & materials in modern librarianship from a community-centric perspective. It includes an in-depth exploration of: effective search techniques, the role of teaching, information literacy and the research process, information policy, building various collections, the reference interview, information seeking behavior, evaluation of information services, outreach, marketing, the use of advanced web and social technologies, and library space design. Students will explore modern librarianship through an in-depth case study of a local library.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 150 and ILS 250 .
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ILS 365 - Web Page Design 3 CR
The course includes theoretical and practical methods with hands-on applications in creating a website for a specific library information agency or an approved alternate agency. Students will work semester long to design a website through the use of HTML tagging and a web editing program. Basic web design principles as well as human computer interaction concepts will be discussed. This course also includes an in-depth exploration of usability issues, evaluation techniques, policies and procedures, website maintenance, presentation of information for the web and different approaches for evaluating online content.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 150 and CIS 100 .
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ILS 385 - Engagement and Advocacy for Libraries and Cultural Agencies 3 CR
Through experiential learning approaches, this course explores the concepts of engagement, advocacy and marketing of services and materials through various methodologies and platforms. Students will explore the role of marketing and different approaches to advocacy through theoretical, pedagogical, and technological considerations. Students will be required to creatively engage with a range of print and multi-media approaches (video/audio tools, social media, press, websites, blogs, presentation apps, and podcast). Portfolio quality materials demonstrating various approaches to engagement, advocacy and marketing will be generated.
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ILS 389 - Advanced Topics in Information & Library Services 1-6 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) Advanced studies in information and library science not regularly offered. e.g. specific aspects of advanced librarianship, services to special populations, intensive research pathways in specific subject areas and information science related research. For Bachelor’s students.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 100 , ILS 250 , ILS 325 and ENG 101 .
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ILS 412 - Digital Preservation for Cultural Institutions 3 CR
Digital preservation is a function of all services in information agencies, libraries, museums and archival repositories. Many institutions are affected in areas of access, preservation, outreach, scholarly research and accessibility. Through weekly readings, discussions, case studies, and assigned projects, students will learn about preserving text, images, data, sound, and other tangible forms of information using digital technologies for preservation and access. Issues in copyright and access, long-term storage, cloud computing and migration will also addressed.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , CIS 100 , ILS 250 , ILS 325 .
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ILS 441 - Info Brokering and Other Entrepreneurial Options for Library/Media Professionals 3 CR
This course explores the creative side of the library career market. Utilizing the new technologies that are available to library professionals has made careers in the free enterprise system possible. Establishing a business plan and how to market yourself in the information age will be part of the class. Students will create a business plan that shows how they will merge the information age with the business community. (Students interested in this career possibility will be encouraged to take small business courses for their electives.)
Prerequisite(s): ILS 150 .
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ILS 442 - Library Management 3 CR
Supervising staff, managing budgets, reporting to boards, public relations, promoting services, ADA regulations, and managing all the technologies in today’s library comprise the course content.
Prerequisite(s): ILS 250 .
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ILS 450 - Global Perspectives in Librarianship 3 CR
This course covers the importance of a global approach to library information services whether locally or in the larger international community. Global library education programs, volunteerism and other opportunities will be explored in depth. The course will study various organizations, foundations and initiatives supporting access to information resources in developing countries, supporting new immigrants, and working with population considered a part of the ‘Digital Divide.’ Students will prepare a well-researched and documented case study of library services, practices and issues from a selected country, and discuss how these approaches may be relevant locally as a culmination to the course.
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ILS 499 - Senior Capstone Internship or Advanced Research 6 CR
The library practicum (120 hours on-site) is designed to provide on-the-job experience under the supervision of a professional librarian in a library or other information agency setting. This course will allow students to utilize the skills, knowledge, and library-related values acquired during their course of study leading to the bachelor’s degree. If students have taken ILS 299 , OR they have more than 10 years full-time experience in a library* they can request an alternate project (an original research or a hybrid research/internship project). Students, who have never worked in a library or have not taken ILS 299 , must opt for the practicum option. *For this option student may need to submit a resume documenting work experience, and/or a letter of recommendation from a supervisor or acceptable peer in the ILS field who can attest to your abilities, knowledge and skills as it pertains to libraries.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in the ILS program.
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IND 194 - Independent Studies 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close student-faculty interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. In this form of study, there develops an intimacy and immediacy impossible to achieve in any other way. May be repeated for credit.
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IND 199 - Honors Group Tutorial 3 CR
Oral and written reports under tutorial direction, upon a planned sequence of books representative of various fields of liberal education.
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IND 294 - Independent Studies 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit. For associate degree students.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 30 semester hours.
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IND 494 - Independent Studies 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit. For baccalaureate degree students.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 60 semester hours
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ISS 210 - Introduction to Information Systems Security 3 CR
This course provides an overview of security challenges and strategies of countermeasure in the information systems environment. Topics include definition of terms, concepts, elements, and goals incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on availability, vulnerability, integrity, and confidentiality aspects of information systems.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 101 .
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ISS 220 - Security Risk Management 3 CR
This course addresses the broad topic of risk management and how risk, threats, and vulnerabilities impact information systems. The course includes a discussion on security policies that can be used to help protect and maintain a network, such as password policy, e-mail policy and internet.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 210 , or concurrent enrollment.
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ISS 232 - Introduction to Cyber Forensics 3 CR
This course provides an introduction to digital forensics. This course focuses on the use of the most popular forensics tools and provides specific guidance on dealing with civil and criminal matters relating to the law and technology. Includes discussions on how to manage a digital forensics operation in today’s business environment.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210
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ISS 240 - Security Policy and Governance 3 CR
The course includes a discussion on security policies that can be used to help protect and maintain a network, such as password policy, e-mail policy and Internet policy. The course includes how to create a compliance program within an organization to monitor policies. The issues include organizational behavior and crisis management.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 .
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ISS 250 - Auditing IT Infrastructures 3 CR
This course covers the principles, the approaches and the methodology in auditing information systems to ensure the processes and the procedures are in compliance with pertinent laws and regulatory provisions especially in the context of information systems security.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 .
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ISS 260 - Cloud Security 3 CR
This course provides a broad and deep understanding of cloud computing operations with emphasis on cloud platform and infrastructure security. Topic such as the building block technologies of the cloud, cloud data security, operation, and systems management will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 .
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ISS 262 - Identity Security and Management 3 CR
This course aims to provide an introductory course to identity management and security. The course will examine definitions of Personal Identifiable Information (PII); identity management and security challenges, and best practices. The course will look at the combined people, process, policies, and technology required to manage and secure PII for a number of different market sectors. The course will examine the practical applications of information security and it relationship to identity management.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210
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ISS 264 - Wireless and Mobile Security 3 CR
This course explores wireless and mobile device security. Students will begin by learning about the history of data networks and the evolution of wired and wireless networking, and review the mobile revolution. The course explore wireless local area network (WLAN) design, operation, behavior, threats and vulnerabilities directly associated wireless networks. The course examines risks and vulnerabilities of mobile devices, security models associated with the most common mobile operating systems, and mobile device fingerprinting techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 .
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ISS 282 - Cybersecurity Operations 3 CR
This course will examine cybersecurity operations within an enterprise and how to operate and manage a security operations center (SOC) to protect enterprise assets and data. Topics will include gathering threat intelligence, continuous threat monitoring, incident detection and response, SOC services, policies and procedures, and metrics to operate a successful SOC. The course will examine how to build a successful business case using financial, operational, and regulatory requirements to support the creation and operation of a SOC.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 , CIS 221 , and CIS 240 .
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ISS 301 - Cybersecurity Competitions 1 CR
This course will prepare students for participation in cybersecurity competitions. The primary competition will be the National Cyber League’s Cyber Challenge Competition which features both individual and team competitions. Students would be required to compete in both types of competitions to receive credit. This course can be repeated up to 6 times for credit. A student will need to complete a minimum of three competitors to meet core requirements. This course will be a pass/fail course
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor.
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ISS 310 - Information Security Architecture 3 CR
This course examines enterprise-level security architecture and its relationship to physical security. Security in service-oriented architecture (SOA), software-as-a-service (SaaS), business-to-business architectures, cloud computing and virtualization are discussed. Topics include security infrastructure, policy and procedures, assessment, auditing, secure communications, defense in depth, multiple security zones, multi-level security, cross-domain solutions, and the unique challenges of advanced architectures. Emphasis is paid to the interrelationship of the security strategic plan with the business strategic plan and the strategic plans of other corporate functional units.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 .
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ISS 320 - Security Monitoring 3 CR
This course surveys tools and techniques designed to detect vulnerabilities that exist on an organization’s computer systems. The course will walk through how to manage an assessment, including the development of a scope statement, the understanding and proper use of assessment methodology, the creation of an expert assessment team, and the production of a valuable response report. The course examines common attack methods, general inadequacies in various systems and Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) and some common methods to mitigate them in the organization.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 .
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ISS 325 - Security Metrics 3 CR
This course provides a broad and deep understanding of the security data, its measurements, and environment factors that impact the metrics. It teaches student what data is involved in security metrics, the tools and techniques in how to collect and analyze the metrics, and what factors between users and data impacts results.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 101 and ISS 210 .
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ISS 332 - System Forensics I 3 CR
This course offers an introduction to system forensics investigation and response. Areas of study include a procedure for investigating computer and cybercrime and concepts for collecting, analyzing, recovering and preserving forensic evidence. This course will introduce students to EnCase. (This course is cross-listed with JUS 332 .)
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 .
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ISS 334 - Cyberlaw 3 CR
This course is designed to enable students to concentrate on the legal issues and challenges that the changes in technology have created. Crimes such as identity theft, fraud, software protection, property rights violations and online staling will be explored. This course will examine how laws expanded and changed to account for the increase of crimes in the digital age.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 .
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ISS 340 - Computer Security 3 CR
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the security components at the operating system level. The focus is on the basic elements that provide identification and authentication, access control and security auditing. In addition to general concepts, both the UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems are studied. The course will examine software, database, web, and mobile services security as well as explore new paradigms for access control on computer systems.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 .
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ISS 350 - Databases and Database Security 3 CR
This course covers building security into databases during the design. From database installation and testing to auditing and SQL Injection, the course examines the essential processes and protocols required to prevent intrusions. Life cycle security development models are presented in addition to verification and validation strategies. The role of the security professional in the creation and management of a database security policy is examined.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 .
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ISS 360 - Incident Response 3 CR
This course will provide an overview of contingency planning and operations by examining the foundations of contingency operations and the development of plans to deal with business continuity in the case of a disaster. The course examines the administration of the planning process for incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Topics include disaster recovery issues, possible threats, categories of disruptions, disaster recovery plan, developing a recovery team, backup alternatives, facility backups, electronic vaulting, off-site storage, testing and drills, maintenance, and phases of planning for recovery.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 220 .
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ISS 370 - Cyberwarfare and Cyberterrorism 3 CR
This course explores the cyberwarfare landscape, offensive and defensive cyberwarfare techniques, and the future of cyberwarfare. It also addresses military doctrine and strategies, intelligence operations, and cyberwarfare-related laws and ethics. Students will be exposed to many cybersecurity technologies, processes, and procedures that help to protect endpoints, networks, and data. They will also learn how to identify and analyze threat and vulnerabilities, and create appropriate mitigation strategies.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 101 .
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ISS 380 - Cybersecurity Internship 3 CR
The Cybersecurity Internship is a required cybersecurity offering at bachelor-degree level that provides the student with an opportunity to build a professional portfolio of relevant work experience. With the guidance of an organizational mentor, students will obtain a work related internship with cybersecurity.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 330 and ISS 210 .
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ISS 385 - Malware Analysis 3 CR
This course will examine the concepts, tools, and techniques to understand the behavior and characteristics of malware using malware analysis. The course will introduce the basic concepts of malware analysis, advanced code analysis, and memory forensics to analyze malware threats.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 and CIS 110 .
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ISS 389 - Topics in Cybersecurity 3 CR
Topics in cybersecurity that are not offered in the regular program but pertinent to cybersecurity for which there is a perceived need or interest.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 or permission of Instructor.
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ISS 394 - Independent Study in Cybersecurity 3 CR
A course devoted to an independent study or research in cybersecurity in an area not covered in regularly scheduled cybersecurity courses.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 or permission of Instructor.
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ISS 410 - Cybersecurity I 3 CR
The course provides an in-depth look at network defense concepts and techniques. This course examines theoretical concepts of secure network design and provides methodology for creating a secure network defense with a practical, hands-on approach. Topics include firewalls, intrusion detection methods, wireless security methods, VPN’s, and perimeter security fundamentals.
Prerequisite(s): ISS 210 and CIS 240 .
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