HSER 300    Introduction to Human Services    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a comprehensive overview of the field of Human Services in private and public agencies. The course topics include learning of agency functions and worker activities through reading, class discussion, and class speakers. Emphasis is on the roles and skills of associate professionals such as health workers, activity directors for the elderly, and adolescent and child welfare assistants.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   A.Rush               El Dorado EDC A204   23290

HSER 302    Introduction to Psychology of Human Relations    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to attitudes, values, and methods that enhance communication skills in human relations. This course is a required course for the Human Services/Gerontology degree and certificate which is open to all students.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   A.Rush               El Dorado EDC A204   23292

HSER 340    Introduction to Chemical Dependency    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: A survey course that examines the psychological and physiological effects of chemical dependency on the individual. Also included is an analysis of the effects of substance abuse on the family; the sociological and economic conditions contributing to substance abuse, and a description of communication efforts at prevention and treatment.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   C.Ciampa             El Dorado EDC A211   24080

HSER 362    Practices in Human Services    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: HSER 360. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite or corequisite.
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. Student evaluation is competency-based. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
W            10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   S.Pender             El Dorado EDC A204   31523
TBA          TBA               LAB   S.Pender             FLC MAIN TBA        
6 hours TBA

HSER 364    Techniques of Group Counseling    4 Units

Prerequisite: HSER 360 and 362 with grades of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces techniques of counseling in groups with people of a variety of ages. Students learn facilitation and co-facilitation within a group setting, and a goal of learning facilitation towards clients' improved skills in problem resolution and solution development. Course emphasizes recognition of unique and common problems and participation in understanding and behavior change. This is a required course for the Human Services/Gerontology degree and certificate.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   C.Ciampa             El Dorado EDC A202   31527
TBA          TBA               LAB   C.Ciampa             El Dorado EDC A202   
3 hours TBA

HSER 498    Work Experience in Human Services    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB