Real Experience Real Learning Program Coordinator Oscar Sida 702.358.3157 c 775.272.2021 w Dr. Amber Donnelli Dean of Health Sciences and Human Services Great Basin College 1500 College Parkway Elko, Nevada 89801 775.753.2135 DEGREES Human Services 3 3 3 Substance Abuse Counselor Training Certificate of Achievement Associate of Applied Science Bachelor of Applied Science Post Bac 3 3 The Human Services programs provide students with both theoretical and experiential learning opportunities in classroom and in human services agency environments within the community. The program combines field practicum experiences with interactive coursework, so that students can apply learned skills, and receive reflective feedback. Students are invited to explore the vast number of diverse areas of employment. www.gbcnv.edu Great Basin College (GBC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, military status, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, or genetic information. For inquiries, 775.738.8493. Revised 8/18
Employment Opportunities Case Worker Case Monitor Family Support Worker Youth Worker Social Service Liaison Residential Counselor Behavioral Management Aide Case Management Aide Eligibility Counselor Alcohol Counselor Adult Day Care Worker Drug Abuse Counselor Life Skills Instructor Client Advocate Neighborhood Worker Social Service Aide Group Activities Aide Social Service Technician Therapeutic Assistant Probation Officer Parole Officer Child Advocate Gerontology Aide Juvenile Court Liaison Home Health Aide \ Group Home Worker Child Abuse Worker Crisis Intervention Counselor Mental Health Aide Community Organizer Intake Interviewer Community Outreach Worker Social Work Assistant Community Action Worker Psychological Aide Halfway House Counselor Assistant Case Manager Rehabilitation Case Worker Residential Manager In addition to the wide-ranging and rewarding career opportunities a degree in Human Services offers a path to master s degrees in human services, clinical mental health, marriage and family therapy, psychology, criminal justice and many more social science fields. It provides you with the foundations of working to transform the lives of individuals, families, and communities. There are no program prerequisites or prior coursework requirements needed to register for the entry Level courses.
Certificate of Achievement Student Learning Outcomes The certificate program in Human Services is designed to prepare students for employment in social service agencies, mental health centers, correctional institutions, community health education organizations, and other work settings where effective, ethical client interaction are essential. Coursework may be used as electives, or for continuing education by students or professionals, in such areas as education, social work, counseling, nursing, radiology, emergency medical care, or business. The Human Services programs share a common core, so that students may easily complete AAS degree requirements. The certificate program offers a generalist overview of human services work, and an opportunity for personal enrichment, and hands-on opportunities for human relationship skills development. The human services certificate program offers practical opportunities for job-shadowing in preceptorships within community human services organizations. Entry-level courses have no prerequisites. However, academic advising prior to beginning any course of study is highly encouraged. Some coursework may be completed online, through interactive video, and/or by independent study on a case-by-case basis. Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Human Services program students will: Plan client-centered, social services assessments and interventions. Provide client services which reflect cultural competence, respect for social diversity, and the application of the principles of the Human Services Code of Ethics. Demonstrate interpersonal collaboration and problem-solving skills. Apply the principals of human services based on knowledge of human development and functioning throughout the lifespan. Engage in personal reflection as related to human services skills, professional effectiveness, and stress management. General Education Requirements GBC Orientation......................... 0.5 English/Communications.................... 3 ENG 100 or 101 Mathematics.............................. 3 MATH 116, 120, 126 or higher* Human Relations HMS 200 (required)........ 3 Technology IS 101 (required)............... 3 Program Requirements CPD 116 Substance Abuse: Fundamental Facts and Insights................ 3 HMS 101 Introduction to Human Services..... 3 HMS 102 Introduction to Counseling.......... 3 HMS 205 Human Services Practicum I........ 5 PSY 101 General Psychology.............. 3 SOC 101 Principles of Sociology............ 3 *MATH 120 is recommended, as it is required for the social work, radiology, and other degree programs. Suggested Course Sequence FALL 1st Semester INT 100............................. 0.5 CPD 116............................... 3 ENG 100 or 101......................... 3 HMS 101............................... 3 HMS 102............................... 3 MATH 116, 120, 126 or higher*.............. 3 TOTAL 15.5 SPRING 2nd Semester HMS 200............................... 3 HMS 205............................... 5 IS 101............................... 3 PSY 101............................... 3 SOC 101............................... 3 Minimum : 32.5
Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirements General Education Requirements........ GBC Orientation......................... 0.5 English/Communications.................... 6 ENG 100 or 101, and ENG 102 Mathematics.............................. 3 MATH 116, 120, 126 or higher** Science BIOL 100 (recommended).......... 3 Social Science.......................... 3-6 PSC 101 or HIST 101 and 102 Human Relations HMS 200 (required)........ 3 Humanities or Fine Arts..................... 3 Technology IS 101 (required)............... 3 SPRING 4th Semester HDFS 201............................. 3 HMS 250............................. 3 PSC 101............................. 3 PSY 208............................. 3 TOTAL 12 Refer to page 81. Minimum : 61.5 *Select with advisor. After the AAS in Human Services, the next step could be the Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services **MATH 120 is recommended, as it is required for the social work, radiology, and other degree programs. Credit for prior coursework at other institutions may be considered per GBC policy and guidelines. Program Requirements CPD 116 Substance Abuse: Fundamental Facts and Insights................ 3 HDFS 201 Lifespan Human Development........ 3 HMS 101 Introduction to Human Services..... 3 HMS 102 Introduction to Counseling.......... 3 HMS 205 Human Services Practicum I........ 5 HMS 206 Human Services Practicum II....... 5 HMS 104 Small Group Interaction Techniques.. 3 HMS 250 Human Services Seminar.......... 3 PSY 101 General Psychology.............. 3 PSY 208 Psychology of Human Relations..... 3 SOC 101 Principles of Sociology............ 3 *MATH 120 is recommended, as it is required for the social work, radiology, and other degree programs. Suggested Course Sequence FALL 1st Semester INT 100............................ 0.5 CPD 116............................. 3 ENG 100 or 101........................ 3 MATH 116, 120, 126 or higher*............. 3 HMS 101............................. 3 HMS 102............................. 3 TOTAL 15.5 SPRING 2nd Semester ENG 102............................. 3 HMS 200............................. 3 HMS 205............................. 5 PHIL 102............................. 3 PSY 101............................. 3 FALL 3rd Semester BIOL 100............................. 3 HMS 104............................. 3 HMS 206............................. 5 IS 101............................. 3 SOC 101............................. 3
Bachelor of Applied Science Student Learning Outcomes Graduates with a BAS emphasis in Human Services Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction Medicine: Demonstrate knowledge of an array of theories applied to human services and substance abuse counseling. Demonstrate a range of professional counseling skills sufficient to conduct human service and substance abuse counseling interventions. Apply effective professional and clinical communication skills orally and/or in writing and interact effectively with other helping professionals. Analyze research and apply professional literature to the practice of human service and substance abuse counseling professions. Deliver professional services within the guidelines of the ethical and professional practice of the human services and substance abuse counseling field, including culturally competent care. Demonstrate competencies in comprehensive treatment admissions screening, intake processes and procedures, clinical assessment, diagnosis of substance abuse disorders and pathologically addictive behavior, treatment planning and discharge and aftercare planning Demonstrate understanding of social change processes through community development, advocacy and public policy. Demonstrate professional readiness to secure a position in the helping profession or gain entrance to graduate programs (i.e. Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice). Program Entrance Requirements Acceptance into the program requires a completed associates degree from a regionally accredited institution, including 12 credits of lower division Human Services courses (or their transfer equivalent) from the following list: CPD 116 Substance Abuse - Fundamental Facts and Insights HMS 101 Introduction to Human Services HMS 102 Introduction to Counseling HMS 105 Substance Abuse Counseling Methods HMS 200 Ethics in Human Services Program Completion Requirements To complete the program, students will need to maintain a 2.5 GPA in all core and program course requirements. General Education Requirements (Beyond those required for AAS) COM 101 Oral Communication, or THTR 102 Introduction to Stage Voice, or THTR 221 Oral Interpretation................ 3 PHIL 311 Professional Ethics............... 3 ENG 333 Professional Communications....... 3 STAT 152 Principles of Statistics I, or MATH 181 Calculus I (Mathematics prerequisites apply).. 3-4 lnt 339 Integrative Humanities Seminar..... 3 lnt 349 Integrative Social Science Seminar.. 3 lnt 359 Integrative Mathematics Seminar.... 3 Total 21-22 Applied Science Core Requirements lnt 369 Integrative Science Seminar or PHYS 152 General Physics or PHYS 181 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II................... 3-4 FIN 310 Applied Accounting and Finance..... 3 MGT 310 Foundations of Management Theory and Practice.............. 3 MGT 323 Organizational Behavior and Interpersonal Behavior, or MGT 367 Human Resource Management..... 3 Total 12-13 Program Emphasis Requirements HMS 322 Family Integrated Treatment of Addiction Disorders.............. 3 HMS 350 Public Advocacy and Community Development in Human Services.... 3 HMS 405 Advanced Human Services Practicum I..................... 5 HMS 406 Advanced Human Services Practicum II..................... 5 HMS 407 Applied Behavior Analysis and Interventions in Addictions and Behavioral Health................ 3 HMS 427 Identification and Assessment in Mental Health and Addictions....... 3 HMS 450 Advanced Human Services Seminar (Capstone)..................... 3
Bachelor of Applied Science (continued) HMS 465 Clinical Writing, Case and Resource Management in Human Services.... 3 HMS 475 Prevention Strategies in Human Services and Addiction............ 3 Total 31 Note: All students graduating from Nevada institutions of higher education must satisfy the U.S. and Nevada Constitutions requirement. Contact your academic advisor for details. Suggested Course Sequence FALL 1st Semester ENG 333.............................. 3 HMS 322.............................. 3 INT 339.............................. 3 PHIL 311.............................. 3 STAT 152 or MATH 181................... 3-4 TOTAL 15-16 SPRING 2nd Semester FIN 310.............................. 3 HMS 407.............................. 3 HMS 475.............................. 3 INT 349.............................. 3 MGT 310.............................. 3 TOTAL 15 FALL 3rd Semester HMS 350.............................. 3 HMS 405.............................. 5 HMS 465.............................. 3 INT 359.............................. 3 MGT 323 OR MGT 367.................... 3 SPRING 4th Semester COM 101, THTR 102, or THTR 221........... 3 HMS 406.............................. 5 HMS 427.............................. 3 HMS 450.............................. 3 INT 369, PHYS 152, or PHYS 181......... 3-4 -18 Clinical Supervision Certificates Web Based 8 Week Courses HMS 495B Clinical Supervision Training for Mental Health Professionals HMS 499 Clinical Supervision for Alcohol and Drug Counselors The intent of these 3 credit courses are to provide education and training in clinical supervision to qualify students to become Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in the State of Nevada and meet the professional supervision standards established by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE). for the Approved Clinical Supervisor(ACS) credential Course are taught by a board certified licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of Nevada with an endorsement to provide clinical supervision as well as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) though the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE): Oscar Flores Sida NCC #269829, NV-LCPC(S) #CP0096, ACS #2885 To enroll in these courses students must be a current National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a fully licensed mental health provider in any state. In addition to a grade for the courses students will receive a certificate documenting they have completed 45 hours of the Approved Clinical Supervisor Training which encompasses all of the educational components for the ACS credential. Note: Transfer students may need to take PSC 101 or PSC 100 to meet the US and Nevada Constitution requirement.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program Substance Abuse and Addiction Medicine Counselor Training Student Learning Outcomes Graduates with a BAS emphasis in Human Services Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction Medicine: Demonstrate a range of professional counseling skills sufficient to conduct human service and substance abuse counseling interventions. Deliver professional services within the guidelines of the ethical and professional practice of the human services and substance abuse counseling field, including culturally competent care. Demonstrate competencies in comprehensive treatment admissions screening, intake processes and procedures, clinical assessment, diagnosis of substance abuse disorders and pathologically addictive behavior, treatment planning and discharge and aftercare planning. Program Outcomes This program satisfies the education and training requirements in the State of Nevada to be eligible for the following professional licenses: Summary of Requirements First Semester CPD 116 Substance Abuse: Fundamental Facts and Insights................ 3 HMS 104 Small Group Interaction Techniques.. 3 HMS 105 Substance Abuse Counseling Methods........................ 3 HMS 322 Family Integrated Treatment of Addiction Disorders............... 3 Total 12 Second Semester HMS 427 Identification and Assessment in Mental Health and Addictions....... 3 HMS 439 Gambling Disorders and Behavior Addictions...................... 4 HMS 475 Prevention Strategies in Human Services and Addictions..... 3 HMS 499 Clinical Supervision for Alcohol and Drug Counselors................. 3 Total 13 Certificate Program Total 25 IMPORTANT NOTE: Please check with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors (or counselor licensing/certification boards in other states, if applicable) about the acceptability of academic coursework PRIOR to enrolling in any course, as individual or state licensing and/or certification requirements may vary. Also, check with individual licensing/certification boards before registering for courses to be used for professional continuing education credit. Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Clinical Supervisor for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Certified Problem Gambling Counselor This program satisfies the education and training requirements to pass a written and oral examination concerning the clinical practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers by the Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drugs and Gambling. Program participants will be required to pass each course with a grade of B- or better.
Certificate of Achievement Substance Abuse Counselor Training Student Learning Outcomes The substance abuse counselor training certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in social services agencies, mental health centers, correctional institutions, rehabilitation facilities, community health education organizations, and other settings which involve substance abuse/addiction education, prevention, and/or intervention and treatment. Coursework may be used as electives or for continuing education by students or professionals in education, corrections, law enforcement, and the justice system, addictions counseling and treatment, social work, nursing, radiology, or emergency medical care. Each of the human services programs share a common core, so that students may easily complete the AAS degree in human services. Entry-level courses have no prerequisites. Students may begin at any time by registering for courses. However, academic advising prior to beginning any course of study is highly encouraged. Most coursework may be completed online, through interactive video, and/or by independent study on a case-by-case basis. Upon successful completion of the degree program students will: Perform client-centered, social services assessments and interventions. Provide client services that reflect cultural competence, respect for social diversity, and the application of the principles of the Human Services Code of Ethics, and standards of practice for substance abuse counselors. Demonstrate problem-solving skills. Apply the principals of human services and addiction treatment based on knowledge of human development and functioning throughout the lifespan. Engage in personal reflection as related to skills, professional effectiveness, and stress management. General Education Requirements GBC Orientation 0.5 English/Communications 3 ENG 100 or 101 Mathematics 3 MATH 116, 120, 126 or higher* Human Relations HMS 200 (required) 3 Technology IS 101 (required) 3 Program Requirements CPD 116 Substance Abuse: Fundamental Facts and Insights 3 HMS 101 Introduction to Human Services 3 HMS 102 Introduction to Counseling 3 HMS 105 Substance Abuse Counseling Methods 3 HMS 104 Small Group Interaction Techniques 3 PSY 101 General Psychology 3 *MATH 120 is recommended, as it is required for the social work, radiology, and other degree programs. Important Notice: Please check with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling Counselors or counselor licensing/certificate boards in Nevada, or in other states, if applicable, about the acceptability of academic courses prior to beginning any course, as individual, or state licensing and/or certification requirements may vary. Suggested Course Sequence FALL 1st Semester INT 100......................... 0.5 CPD 116.......................... 3 ENG 100 or 101.................... 3 HMS 101.......................... 3 HMS 102.......................... 3 MATH 116, 120, 126 or higher*.......... 3 TOTAL 15.5 SPRING 2nd Semester HMS 105.......................... 3 HMS 104.......................... 3 HMS 200.......................... 3 IS 101.......................... 3 PSY 101.......................... 3 Minimum : 30.5