A study of the major mental disorders as defined by the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. This course will briefly survey both factors contributing to these disorders and treatment options. Offered every fall. (Prerequisite: HCP 201 or specific permission of instructor.)

Focuses on the developmental needs of adolescents as well as the theories and techniques of psychotherapy with adolescents and young adults. Offered spring of even years. (Prerequisite: HCP 201 and Junior standing or specific permission of instructor.)

Introduce students to the developmental needs and processes of children as well as the theories and techniques of psychotherapy with children. Specific adolescent psychopathology and mental disorders of adolescents are discussed. Offered spring of odd years. (Prerequisite: HCP 201 or specific permission of instructor.)

A study of counseling theory and practice set in a biblical/theological framework. Topics discussed include the history, theory, assessment, interventions, and referral processes for crisis, pre-marital, and marital counseling. Students are also introduced to legal, ethical, and cross-cultural issues encountered in the professional practice of counseling. Offered as needed. (Same as CMM 331.)

This course will examine crisis prevention strategies, safe physical management practices, development of crisis plans and policies, and the acquisition of practice skills for responding to crisis in the professional realm. Crisis is most often the impetus which catapults individuals into the need to intervene for those whose professional discipline lends itself to working with individuals, groups, families, communities, organizations, churches and the global community. This course will examine human dilemma and crisis at all levels and provide students with special 148 knowledge, values and skills as they prepare to confront crisis as a professional. (Portions of this course may be taken in 1-hour modules for interested students. See HSW 205, HSW 206, HSW 207. Offered spring of odd years.)

The study of life span human development, with special concern for the genetic and environmental factors which influence the mental, emotional, and moral development of a person. Each of the following stages of lifespan development are included in this study: prenatal development and birth, infancy, early childhood, middle and late childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood, and death and dying.

The role of groups in therapy will be examined. The course will focus on both the theoretical and practical aspects of group processes. Role and functions of the group leader, stages of group development, and techniques and applications deriving from different models will be explored. Offered fall of even years. (Prerequisite: HCP 201.)

This course explores the concept of “embracing diversity” as it relates to race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender, sexuality, religion, physical and mental abilities, age, and national origin. This course will provide content with similarities and differences in the experiences, needs and beliefs of people. Students are encouraged to struggle with personal values relating to any of these populations. Offered every spring.

An in-depth survey of the ways in which humans interact with and are influenced by their social environment. Topics covered will include attitudes, conformity, altruism, prejudice, and attraction. Offered every fall. (Prerequisite: Minimum Junior standing, HCP 201 or specific permission of instructor.)

The generalist approach to social welfare is introduced in their course. The first module will examine current social services with diverse populations, the historical development of social services, the role policy plays in shaping their development, and the relationship between the social work values and ethics and social welfare services. Module two will allow the student to examine the specific fields of social work practice and encourage the student to begin examining areas of interest. The final module will introduce the student to an application of the Generalist Intervention Model. The student will also receive and introduction to social work practice in Appalachia. Offered every fall.

An introduction to counseling surveying the basic approaches to psychotherapy. Heavy emphasis will be placed on acquisition of counseling skills through role-playing and video-taping of counseling simulations. Specific consideration will be given to topics relevant to a Christian context and/or clientele. Offered every spring. (Prerequisites: HCP 201)