Dept. of Human Services Class Schedules
Fall 2025
HUMS
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A107
History of Systems of Change
3 Credits
History of Systems of Change
Introduces historical foundations of the human service profession through the lens of formative legislation and the evolution of the profession.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats PX1 Evans, David August 25 - December 13 12 -
A122
Substance Use Disorder in AK
3 Credits
Substance Use Disorder in AK
Covers social and community factors influencing substance use as a social problem. Focuses on the epidemiology of substance use, substance use disorder, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Addresses the social, psychological, behavioral and biophysiological aspects of substance use. Addresses infectious diseases that may co-occur with substance abuse.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats PX1 LaJeunesse, Leslie August 25 - December 13 3 -
A125
High Risk Behav in Adolescents
3 Credits
High Risk Behav in Adolescents
Provides an overview of brain development and its impact on behavior. Presents types of issues in adolescence and prevention approaches to high-risk behavior.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats RW1 Person, Julia August 25 - December 13 25 -
A200
Intro Children's Behav Hlth
3 Credits
Intro Children's Behav Hlth
Covers ethics and ethical practices, self-care, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, overview of child and adolescent development, building and maintaining therapeutic relationships, boundaries, culturally responsive interventions, resiliency, communication, and additional behavioral health topics impacting treatment outcomes for children and adolescents.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 0 -
A205
Tch Behv Sup & Soc Skls to Yth
3 Credits
Tch Behv Sup & Soc Skls to Yth
Equips students and professionals with practical strategies to enhance children's self-esteem, social competence, and resilience while incorporating positive behavior support principles. Introduces various intervention models and emphasizes effective interactions and conversations to support children from diverse backgrounds, providing a comprehensive framework for enhancing social development and behavior management skills.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 6 -
A206
Understndng Chldrn's Mntl Hlth
3 Credits
Understndng Chldrn's Mntl Hlth
Offers students a comprehensive understanding of mental health diagnoses commonly observed in children, within the context of supporting the child's well-being. Engages students in exploring interventions associated with various diagnoses. Equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively support children with behavioral and mental health challenges in various settings.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 9 -
A207
Trauma Informed Wk w/ Children
3 Credits
Trauma Informed Wk w/ Children
Covers differentiation between types of trauma that children can experience and how trauma may affect their treatment outcomes. Examines safe and supportive trauma-informed interventions, as well as strategies to reduce the effects of caregiver fatigue. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed HUMS A307. May be stacked with: HUMS A307
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 850 - DIST ONLINE Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 1 850 T 1:00PM - 2:15PM DIST ONLINE Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 1 850 T 1:00PM - 2:15PM PSB 210 Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 1 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A224
Conflict & Collaboration
3 Credits
Conflict & Collaboration
Presents interpersonal conflict and collaboration through the social construction and general systems theoretical frameworks. Presents models to help manage and/or resolve conflict.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats IW1 Kipp Lavea, Bettina September 7 - November 15 8 -
A225
Counseling in Human Services
3 Credits
Counseling in Human Services
Presents counseling approaches and skills within ethical and theoretical frameworks. Provides students with knowledge and practical application skills for helping relationships, including skills for understanding, positive action, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats IW1 Kipp Lavea, Bettina August 25 - December 13 8 -
A241
Guardianshp and Conservatorshp
3 Credits
Guardianshp and Conservatorshp
Examines guardianship and conservatorship regarding statutes, authority, limitations, and fiduciary obligations. Explores alternatives to guardianship, the power of attorney, and supported decision-making for vulnerable adults. Introduces person-centered practice as well as medical decision-making obligations and limitations.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 Staff, UA August 25 - December 13 13 -
A242
Guardianship: Legal Process
3 Credits
Guardianship: Legal Process
Describes the legal process of working with guardianships, including petitioners and their duties, types of opening letters, Guardian ad Litem (GAL) conversions, court visitors, motions, annual reports, repayment of benefits, and wills.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 Staff, UA August 25 - December 13 12 -
A253
Human Serv and Disabilities
3 Credits
Human Serv and Disabilities
Explores human services in the diverse field of disabilities. Examines history, service systems, advocacy, and disability culture.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats PX1 Evans, David August 25 - December 13 13 -
A254
*Place Identity & Hist Trauma
3 Credits
*Place Identity & Hist Trauma
Introduces historical trauma and its impact on marginalized populations. Explores the diversity of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native cultures and languages and the concept of place identity. Introduces the 1971 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Claims Act. Utilizes case studies, story telling and talking circles to identify culturally appropriate prevention and treatment interventions.
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 - DIST ONLINE Ross, Jessica August 25 - December 13 14 801 MW 1:00PM - 2:15PM SSB 258 Ross, Jessica August 25 - December 13 14 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A288
Case Management in Human Svs
3 Credits
Case Management in Human Svs
Focuses upon theory and application associated with service delivery, client assessment, case planning, implementation, evaluation and ethical decision making. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services, the Bachelor of Human Services or department approval
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 - DIST ONLINE Staff, UA August 25 - December 13 16 801 R 10:00AM - 11:15AM DIST ONLINE Staff, UA August 25 - December 13 16 801 R 10:00AM - 11:15AM PSB 217 Staff, UA August 25 - December 13 16 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A295A
Human Services Practicum I
3 Credits
Human Services Practicum I
Places students in a community agency with an emphasis on observation of agency structure and function, development of professional and inter-agency relationships, and applying helping skills with agency clients. Includes having students construct e-portfolios to document their growth and development in practicum. Special Note: Includes a mandatory weekly in-class seminar and 125 hours completed in the field placement agency. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services or the Bachelor of Human Services
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CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 - ARR ARR Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 6 801 T 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 6 801 T 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 231 Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 6 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A307
Advn Trauma Work with Children
3 Credits
Advn Trauma Work with Children
Extends knowledge of learning theory to functional behavior assessments of problem behaviors and appropriate interventions in children. Examines the development of behavior support plans using non-aversive interventions for challenging and problematic behaviors with children, with a particular focus on understanding trauma and its impact on children's mental health. Special Note: It is recommended that students have completed foundational coursework in psychology, child development, or a related field. Not available for credit to students who have completed HUMS A207.
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CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 850 - DIST ONLINE Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 10 850 T 1:00PM - 2:15PM DIST ONLINE Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 10 850 T 1:00PM - 2:15PM PSB 210 Piffarerio, Jennifer August 25 - December 13 10 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A321
*Diversity Issues HUMS Prctice
3 Credits
*Diversity Issues HUMS Prctice
Examines diversity from historical and current perspectives with an emphasis upon self-awareness. Incorporates the needs of diverse groups into human services best practices through readings, role-play and group activity.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 Chase, Yvonne August 25 - December 13 7 -
A333
Alternative Dispute Resolution
3 Credits
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Provides a conceptual framework in alternative dispute resolution with emphasis on history, communication skills and ethics. Uses simulation exercises, including negotiation strategy and tactics, mediation process and techniques, and development of arbitration case theory presentation. Registration Restrictions: Department approval
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 Staff, UA August 25 - December 13 15 -
A355
Working with Indiv Clients
3 Credits
Working with Indiv Clients
Presents techniques for working with individual clients. Covers specific theoretical concepts and techniques appropriate to a broad range of human services delivery systems. Presents approaches in a cultural context for individual clients, particularly ones in which members experience oppression and marginalization. Registration Restrictions: Admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services, the Bachelor of Human Services, or department approval
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats IW1 Kipp Lavea, Bettina August 25 - December 13 11 -
A417
Advanced Recovery Practice
3 Credits
Advanced Recovery Practice
Addresses models of counseling and intervention that incorporate diversity and strengths-based approaches for advancing recovery, particularly those useful in challenging situations. Deepens students’ understanding of tools to address those challenging situations, including relapse, infectious disease, developmental and cognitive factors, and socio-legal issues.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 Staff, UA August 25 - December 13 12 -
A442
Privilege & Oppression
3 Credits
Privilege & Oppression
Presents historical information on laws, policies, and regulations that have impacted racism and anti-racism efforts. Provides a framework for recognizing racism in the context of today's society.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 Chase, Yvonne August 25 - December 13 19 -
A495
Human Services Practicum III
3 Credits
Human Services Practicum III
Provides students with advancing levels of responsibility in direct client services and/or specialized activities/projects. Increases students' professional development through the use of electronic portfolios. Affords students an opportunity to develop the proposal for their Capstone project. Special Note: Requires students to complete 125 hours in a field placement agency. Registration Restrictions: Senior standing and admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services or the Bachelor of Human Services
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CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats 801 - ARR ARR Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 9 801 M 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 9 801 M 11:30AM - 12:45AM PSB 231 Kabranian, Seta August 25 - December 13 9 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
Summer 2025
HUMS
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A464
Leadership & Diversity
3 Credits
Leadership & Diversity
Explores leadership development, styles and challenges in a global society through the frameworks of transformative and other structural change models. Examines profit and non-profit management as well as agents of change that improve or hinder human services delivery.
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CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 501 Chase, Yvonne May 19 - June 23 4