This course covers stressors and techniques for stress management. Topics include self-advocacy, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, coping skills, time management, and priority alignment. Upon completion, students should be able to identify areas of stress and the skills and techniques for dealing with stressors.
- Teacher: Kim Snyder
This course introduces the types of crises and the principles of intervention. Emphasis is placed on identifying culturally competent techniques for intervening in various crisis situations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess crisis situations and respond effectively.
- Teacher: Kim Snyder
- Teacher: Amy Lancaster
This course provides techniques, approaches, and experiential methodology for implementing and documenting animal assisted interactions. Emphasis is placed on applying the knowledge and animal handling skills to create safe, ethical, goal-oriented interactions within various environments with proper documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to design and document an animal assisted interaction visit for a specific population.
- Teacher: Kim Snyder
This course covers the capacities of different species for work with diverse goals and populations in animal interactions and introduces components critical to animals' well-being. Emphasis is placed on expanding critical thinking, and competence in animal handling and management skills necessary for development as a well-rounded, responsible animal handler. Upon completion, students should be able to identify interaction risks, animal handling and training practices, and assess animal interaction effectiveness.
- Teacher: Kim Snyder
This course covers intellectual and developmental disabilities. Emphasis is placed on causes of intellectual/developmental disabilities, service provision and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Teacher: Kim Snyder
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the role of diversity and ethical considerations within the human services profession. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills in the evolving landscape of human services. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical decision-making, demonstrate an understanding of diverse perspectives, and identify current trends in the human services field.
- Teacher: Kim Snyder
This course provides an in-depth exploration of foundational theories and practical techniques essential for those working in diverse human services settings. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness, problem-solving, decision-making, and personal growth. Upon completion, students should be able to apply these theories to real-life scenarios, and develop professional skills crucial for fostering supportive relationships in various settings.
- Teacher: Kim Snyder
- Teacher: Kelly Deal
- Teacher: DeAn White