HUS 4110 - Institutional Treatment and Alternative Settings in Human Services

Credits: 3
Lecture: 45
Lab: 0

Provides a comprehensive examination of various placement and treatment environments from the most restrictive setting to independent living. In addition, introduces students to the theories and principles encompassed within home visitation. This course considers diagnostic criteria and a variety of conditions under which institutional placement and other treatment alternatives are indicated relative to particular case situations and case monitoring of clients in these settings. The course also identifies the attributes and administrative aspects of home visitation and the safety and occupational hazards associated with it.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 3110
Corequisite(s): None