HSER 300    Introduction to Human Services    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLW 320, or placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a comprehensive overview of the field of Human Services and an introduction to attitudes and methods that enhance communication skills in human relations and enable effective intervention in problem situations. Emphasis is on the roles and skills of associate professionals such as health workers, activity directors with the elderly, and children's welfare assistants, group techniques are emphasized. Required for the Human Services and the Chemical Dependency Studies majors.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   E.Floyd              ARC MAIN D 103       16308
M            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   R.Lewis              ARC MAIN D 204       16310
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, D2L, etc.) is required in this class.

T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   R.Lewis              ARC MAIN D 106       16312
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, D2L, etc.) is required in this class.

HSER 310    Ethical Issues and Client's Rights    3 Units

Same As: GERON 304
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: HSER 300 or 320
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a comprehensive exploration of the basic ethical issues involving human services delivery. Topics include professional ethics, confidentiality, counselor and clients' rights, and other areas involving ethical controversies. Not open to students who have completed GERON 304.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T            01:30PM-04:35PM   LEC   D.Senna              ARC MAIN D 112       16314
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, etc) is required in this section.

W            07:30PM-10:35PM   LEC   L.Bertaccini         ARC MAIN D 204       16316

HSER 330    Issues of Diverse Populations    3 Units

Same As: PSYC 365
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a study of the values, problems, issues, concerns and counseling needs of special population groups including the elderly, African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, homosexuals, the poor and terminally ill. It also includes the nature and extent of chemical dependency and other addictive behaviors. Not open to students who have completed PSYC 365.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           03:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   D.Miller             ARC MAIN D 103       16318
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, etc) is required in this section.

TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   D.Miller             ARC MAIN D 103       16320
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, etc) is required in this section.

HSER 340    Introduction to Chemical Dependency    3 Units

Same As: PSYC 400
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a survey that examines the physiological effects of chemical dependency on the individual. Included is an analysis of the effects of substance abuse on the family; the sociological, economic conditions contributing to substance abuse; and a description of community efforts at prevention and treatment. Not open to students who have completed PSYC 400.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   D.Senna              ARC MAIN Raef 160    16322
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, etc) is required in this section.

TTh          07:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   D.Miller             ARC MAIN D 103       16324
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, D2L, etc.) is required in this class.

HSER 341    Physiology and Pharmacology: Alcohol & Other Drugs    3 Units

Same As: PSYC 401
Prerequisite: HSER 340 or PSYC 400 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a study of the chemical composition of alcohol and the mechanism of action in the body of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs, including opiates, stimulants, depressants, psychotherapeutics, and psychedelics. Also included are the social and psychological implication of tolerance, habituation, and substance abuse of the user and abuser. Not open to students who have completed PSYC 401.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   D.Miller             ARC MAIN D 103       16326
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, D2L, etc.) is required in this class.

HSER 342    Alcoholism: Intervention, Treatment & Recovery    3 Units

Same As: PSYC 402
Prerequisite: HSER 341 or PSYC 401 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a study of techniques used in the treatment of chemical dependency and an evaluation of intervention, individual and group counseling, detoxification, twelve step program, therapeutic communities, and aftercare programs. Not open to students who have completed PSYC 402.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
W            05:30PM-08:35PM   LEC   D.Bridges            ARC MAIN D 114       16328
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, D2L, etc.) is required in this class.

HSER 360    Techniques of Interviewing and Counseling    3 Units

Prerequisite: HSER 300 and PSYC 300 or 305 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: HSER 310.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a survey of interview-counseling techniques appropriate for paraprofessionals in mental health, corrections, and substance abuse counseling. The survey includes theories of family co-dependency and techniques for counseling the family and significant others of substance abusers.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          03:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   D.Miller             ARC MAIN Rm 609A     16330
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, etc) is required in this section.

MW           07:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   D.Miller             ARC MAIN Rm 609A     20552
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, etc) is required in this section.

HSER 362    Practices in Human Services    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: HSER 310 and HSER 360 or 365
Enrollment Limitation: Completion of the American River College Human Services Agency placement process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course provides advanced study and supervised field experience in public and/or private agencies providing mental health, corrections, chemical dependency, and child/adolescent treatment services. Students apply concepts, values, and skills acquired in other core courses to the process of helping others. This course may be taken three times for credit/no credit only.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
W            12:30PM-01:20PM   LEC   D.Senna              ARC MAIN D 104       17464
TBA          TBA               LAB   D.Senna              ARC MAIN D 205       
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, etc) is required in this section.

W            05:30PM-06:20PM   LEC   D.Miller             ARC MAIN D 104       17468
TBA          TBA               LAB   D.Miller              TBA TBA             
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, etc) is required in this section.

HSER 365    Techniques of Group Counseling    3 Units

Prerequisite: HSER 360 with a grade of a "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the basic assumptions of group counseling, and ethical issues are compared, contrasted and analyzed. Primary emphasis is on the use of facilitating skills and group dynamics.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T            05:30PM-08:35PM   LEC   D.Bridges             TBA TBA             16332
NOTE: The use of web-based tools (i.e. Internet, Blackboard, D2L, etc.) is required in this class.