Human Services (HMS) at Danville Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- HMS 100 - Introduction to Human Services
- Introduces human service agencies, roles and careers. Presents an historical perspective of the field as it relates to human services today. Additional topics include values clarification and needs of target populations.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HMS 141 - Group Dynamics I
- Examines the stages of group development, group dynamics, the role of the leader in a group, and recognition of the various types of group processes. Discusses models of group dynamics that occur as a result of group membership dynamics.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HMS 142 - Group Dynamics II
- Examines group dynamics, group leadership, group cohesion, transference and group helping through experiential involvement in group facilitating and leadership. Increases group skills through active classroom participation in group experiences.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HMS 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - HMS 231 - Gerontology I
- Examines characteristics of the aging process and problems for the elderly. Considers both theoretical and applied perspectives on the following issues: biological, psychological, sociological, economic and political. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HMS 232 - Gerontology II
- Examines characteristics of the aging process and problems for the elderly. Considers both theoretical and applied perspectives on the following issues: biological, psychological, sociological, economic and political. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HMS 236 - Gerontology
- Examines the process of aging; its implications in relation to health, recreation, education, transportation, meaningful work or activity, and to community resources. Emphasizes experiencing the aging process, facilitating retirement, and application of the helping relationship to work with older adults.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits