HUSV 111 HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS (3) This course surveys the helping professions, with emphasis on the field of social work, and its context of practice. It examines the influence of personal and professional values and ethics on the helping relationship.
Students review cases that illustrate the nature of the human services professions and visit agencies to get firsthand experience in the field.
Students also identify strategies to maintain helper creativity and good health and to prevent burnout. Offered: Fall and Spring. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 130 GROUP PROCESS AND COUNSELING (3) This course is an introduction to group process and counseling. The emphasis is on understanding group dynamics and group leadership pertaining to each stage of group development. Students learn to write group proposals as well as group facilitating techniques, especially pertaining to groups for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
Ethical considerations for group counseling are also explored. Offered:
Spring. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 150 COUNSELING ETHICS (.5) This course studies ethical theory as applied to counseling situations in our complex and litigious society. Ethical dilemmas such as dual relationships, boundaries, limits of confidentiality, progress notes and agency staffing are presented. Practical applications of professional ethics are discussed and analyzed. Offered: Fall and Spring. Half lecture hour.
HUSV 151 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ETHICS (.5) Prevention Ethics will fulfill the ethics requirement for Prevention Specialists. This course will cover the main topics in the Prevention Ethics code by the New Mexico Credentialing Board for Professional Behavioral Health. Topics will include competency, integrity and confidentiality. Graded as Pass/Fail. Offered: Fall. Half lecture hour.
HUSV 170 LOSS, BEREAVEMENT AND THE FAMILY (3) This course will explore loss, bereavement and recovery in the context of the family. It will include identifying the stages of grief; normal losses in the life cycle; complicated bereavement; differences in child and adult bereavement; effective measures to help bereaved families;
and cultural differences in bereavement. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 195 INTRODUCTION TO THE PREVENTION OF (3)
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
This course will introduce students to the growing field of prevention of substance abuse. The necessary requirements for certification in prevention as well as drug and alcohol information will be explores.
Students will examine the components of community organization and assessment for those at risk. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 200 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR (3) An exploration of research and theories related to the psychological, behavioral and physiological bases of addiction and recovery. A variety of common addictive disorders are examined, including addictions to alcohol, eating, smoking, gambling, work, sex and drugs. Students
examine the impact of addictions on families, the workplace and society as well as on the individual. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 205 EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE (3)
This course acquaints students with psychoactive drug classification and with the physiological, biochemical and psychological effects of mind-altering drugs. The course also describes the characteristics of several types of mental illness, how they are impacted by chemical dependency, and how a psycho-educational approach may be used in treatment. Offered: Spring. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 210 SUBSTANCE‐ABUSE: ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION (3) AND TREATMENT
This course presents a study of symptoms and manifestations of substance abuse as they relate to evaluation; assessment; treatment and referral, including intervention; case history; treatment plans; relapse treatment; follow-up; and continued support processes. Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
HUSV 215 FAMILIES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (3) This course examines substance abuse within the context of a family system. It includes aspects such as developing a substance abuse family identity, typical problem-solving behaviors in substance-abuse families, daily routine regulators of home life, family ritual disruptions and intergenerational transmission of substance-abuse patterns. Offered:
Spring. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 220 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION (3) This course will examine primary, secondary and tertiary prevention levels as well as universal, selective and indicated populations.
Emphasis will be placed on how to promote constructive life-styles and norms that discourage alcohol/drug use and the development of social and physical environments that facilitate alcohol/drug-free lifestyles.
Resiliency will be a key component of this course. Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
HUSV 260 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (3)
This course will teach the skills needed to effect change in communities by addressing local issues and problems. Students will explore the practices and academic disciplines of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens and professionals who work to improve communities. Major topics will include community organizing, conflict resolution, mediation and community-based research techniques. Service-learning projects will be emphasized. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 270 CASE MANAGEMENT (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the role of the case manager in human services. The emphasis is on the client assessment process, service planning and delivery, and client advocacy.
Illustrations of case management in different kinds of agencies are examined. Effective intake interviewing, documentation and referral skills are also highlighted, as is the impact of managed care on the practice of case management today. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 280 COMPASSION FATIGUE AND SECONDARY (3) STRESS DISORDER
This course will examine the possible “cost of caring” among those who help persons who have suffered trauma. “Compassion Fatigue” is a user-friendly term for secondary traumatic stress disorder. It applies to those emotionally affected by the trauma of another, such as those working with children, victims of terrorism and major disaster survivors. Prevention strategies, effective treatment methods and plans for recovery will be considered. Offered: Spring. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 285 POST‐TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER: DIAGNOSIS (3) AND TREATMENT
An exploration of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis, treatment and recovery. This course will examine contributing factors to the development of PTSD including exposure to natural disasters, abuse and violence; emigrations under duress; persecution and/or political unrest; terrorism and war. In addition, protective factors such as familial and social support, community networks, and the role of
spirituality will be explored. Acute traumatic stress reactions will be differentiated from PTSD. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 290 CRISIS INTERVENTION, COPING STRATEGIES (3)
AND STABILIZATION
This course is an introduction to crisis intervention for human services workers. It will explore: the history of crisis intervention; crisis intervention models; ethical issues; cultural sensitivity; suicide assessment; developmental crises; crises of loss; HIV/AIDS; domestic violence; and community disasters. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours.
HUSV 295 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION (2)
CERTIFICATION TEST PREP
This comprehensive test preparation course will help substance abuse prevention specialist candidates apply and prepare for the national certification examination from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. The content covered in this course is based on the components of the national exam. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Graded as Pass/Fail. Offered: Occasionally. Two lecture hours.
HUSV 298 HUMAN SERVICES INTERNSHIP (3) The course gives students applied experience in the field of human services. Students gain field experience through participation in a nonprofit organization, government agency, community-based group or educational institution. May be taken twice for degree credit.
Prerequisites: HUSV 111 and permission. Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
HUMANITIES
HUMS 150 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURE AND (3)
GENDER STUDIES
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the study of culture and gender. Culture and gender pervade our everyday lives and shape our realities in profound ways. Politics, history, science, the arts media,
education, and human development shape and are shaped by culture and gender. This course provides a framework for ongoing study in the area and is required for students who intend to pursue an AA in General Studies with a concentration in Culture and Gender Studies.
Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours.
HUMS 191 MEDIA AND CULTURE (3)
An overview of the history of the mass media and media arts and their relation to society and culture. Emphasis is placed on an examination of media as a form of communication and expression. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Spring. Three lecture hours.
HUMS 200 MEDIA AND GENDER (3)
This course is an overview of media's construction of gender and gender stereotyping and its influence on American society and culture.
The course will explore various media forms such as magazines, television, film, and the internet and the history of these media forms and how stereotyping gender depictions impact our society.
Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours.
* HUMS 211 HUMANITIES I, GREECE AND ROME: (3)
THE CLASSICAL AGE
An interdisciplinary survey of early and classical Greek and Roman civilization as the foundation of modern history. Each civilization will be viewed through its literature, art, religion, history, and philosophy.
Humanities I and II can be taken independently. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Occasionally. NMGECC: Area V - Humanities. Three lecture hours.
* HUMS 212 HUMANITIES II: EXPLORING WORLD CULTURES (3) An interdisciplinary survey of selected cultures both past and present to explore the morals, values, arts, and philosophy that underlie those cultures. Humanities I and II can be taken independently. Prerequisite:
ENGL 109. Offered: Occasionally. NMGECC: Area V - Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
HUMS 221 THE 20TH‐CENTURY WORLD – PART I (3) An interdisciplinary survey of world events from 1900 to 1948.
Through the perspectives of history, literature, art, music and popular culture, the student is introduced to the significant ideas and events that shaped the world during the first half of the 20th century. Prerequisite:
ENGL 109. Offered: Fall and Spring. Three lecture hours.
HUMS 222 THE 20TH‐CENTURY WORLD – PART II (3) An interdisciplinary survey of world events from 1948 to 2000.
Through the perspectives of history, literature, art, music and popular culture, the student is introduced to the significant ideas and events that shaped the world during the second half of the 20th century.
Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Fall and Spring. Three lecture hours.
INTERIOR DESIGN
DESN 131 INTRODUCTION TO FENG SHUI (1) The class follows the traditional Chinese practice of Feng Shui as it teaches the discipline of placement of objects in relationship to the sun, water and wind. Discussion covers design, function, form, aesthetics, materials, urban environments and related topics. Students design an interior or exterior space around Feng Shui principles. Offered: Spring.
One lecture hour.
DESN 132 PRESERVING AND RENOVATING HISTORIC (3)
INTERIORS
Students learn the basic skills necessary for preserving and renovating historic interiors. The course includes documenting rooms for renovation and three field trips. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours.
DESN 133 DESIGN WORKSHOP (1)
Course enables designers to refine their construction skills. Focus is on the fine construction techniques of haute couture. Offered:
Occasionally. One lecture hour.
DESN 134 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE (3)
The study of elements of architecture, furniture and interior design, as they relate to decorative arts. Concepts of sustainable design and the elements and theory of design, are also introduced as they relate to interior architecture. Emphasis is on the connection between design history and contemporary design applications. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours.
DESN 135 INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN (3) An introduction to the basic principles of interior design: lighting, color, space planning and basic drafting. Students tour a model home, critique the design and propose alternative design solutions. Offered:
Fall. Three lecture hours.
DESN 142 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LIGHTING (1) An introduction to the basic principles of residential and commercial lighting design. Students will learn lighting terminology, review basic electrical systems and specify appropriate amounts and types of light required in a residential and commercial environment. Offered: Spring.
One lecture hour.
DESN 144 KITHCHEN AND BATH DESIGN (3)
Through application of National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Planning Guidelines, students acquire knowledge of the basic components of kitchen and bath design including assessment, measurement, product selection and communication of the design.
Prerequisites: DESN 135 and ARCH 111. Offered: Spring. Three lecture hours.
DESN 170 TEXTILES: STUDY OF FABRICS (3) This course provides basic information about textiles for those who choose or use them, presented through the five main characteristics of textiles: fiber arrangement, yarn structure, fabric structure, color and finish will be covered. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours.
DESN 180 INTRODUCTION TO 20/20 DESIGN (1) Introduction to designing kitchens and baths using 20/20 Design software. Beginning with a client’s ideas and floor plan, students will learn to create a functional kitchen or bath based on National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Planning Guidelines and standard cabinet and appliance specifications. Prerequisite: DESN 144. Offered:
Fall. One lecture hour.
DESN 185L TRADE MART FIELD TRIP (3)
Students tour the art apparel and interior design markets to learn about the wholesale industry, marketing and points of distribution. Classes travel to trade marts such as Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles and/or Europe. Due to limited space, preference is given to School of Arts and Design students. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Graded as Pass/Fail. Offered: Spring. Six lab hours.
DESN 200L DESIGN STUDIO (1)
This class, meant to be taken in conjunction with other design classes, provides an opportunity for additional access to the studio and all equipment. Under supervision and with limited faculty assistance, students work on projects of their own choice in the class. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Graded as Pass/Fail.
Offered: Fall and Spring. Two lab hours.
DESN 238 CONTRACT DESIGN/OFFICE PLANNING (3) An introduction to office furniture, lighting and electrical systems, individual office layout and full-floor office planning. Students complete three separate projects during the semester. Prerequisites:
ARCH 111 and DESN 135. Offered: Spring. Three lecture hours.
DESN 239 RESIDENTIAL/ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR (3)
DESIGN
A program to review the process and development of home design and the interactions among owner/client, architect and interior designer.
Beginning with the concept and continuing through space planning, emphasis is on design and specification of interior details, elements and
finishes. The course culminates in a home design project. Prerequisites:
ARCH 111 and DESN 135. Offered: Fall and Spring. Three lecture hours.
DESN 244 ADVANCED KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN (3) Students develop a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom project from inception to completion, demonstrating mastery of problem solving, developing a concept and theme design, producing professional technical drawings and presenting the idea. Solutions will demonstrate knowledge of National Kitchen and Bath Association guidelines.
Prerequisites: DESN 142 and DESN 144. Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours.
DESN 270 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO (3)
This course is an assessment of a student’s portfolio. Students produce a final design project that is evaluated by a jury consisting of an interior designer and/or interior decorator and an architect. Prerequisite: DESN 238. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours.
DESN 280 BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR ARTISTS AND
DESIGNERS (3)
Principles and procedures for establishing a profitable art or design business. Students are trained to create an actual or theoretical business, including business formations, product design and costing, insurance and ethical practices. The course teaches students to identify and research e-commerce, trade and wholesale markets. All aspects of good and sustainable business practices will be covered. Offered: Fall and Spring. Three lecture hours.
DESN 290 INTERIOR DESIGN LICENSE (1)
Practicum for the NCIDQ (National Council Interior Design Qualifications) exam. Students complete mock tests and paper and design projects in preparation for licensure. Prerequisite: DESN 238.
Offered: Occasionally. One lecture hour.
DESN 298 INTERNSHIP (1‐3) Students with no prior design experience will be required to participate in an internship class, which will provide on-the-job training. Students with design experience may select an internship with a prospective employer when close to exiting the program. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit for a maximum of three credits. Graded as Pass/Fail. Variable credit. Permission required. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
DESN 299 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1)
Students with no prior design experience will be required to participate in an internship class, which will provide on-the-job training. Students with design experience may select an internship with a prospective employer when close to exiting the program. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit for a maximum of three credits. Graded as Pass/Fail. Variable credit. Permission required. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
INTERPRETING
INTR 111 INTERPRETING I: THE PROFESSION (3) Introduces the profession of sign language interpreting. Major topics include history, organizations, ethics, interpreting settings, certification, career information and current trends in the field. Prerequisite:
Admission to the interpreting program. Corequisite: INTR 111L.
Offered: Fall. Three lecture hours.
INTR 111L INTERPRETING I: LAB (2)
Introduces basic interpreting skills. Skill development focuses on developing visual/auditory memory, context and analysis skills.
Emphasis is on developing English-to-American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting skills in rehearsed texts and developing ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL consecutive interpreting skills. Corequisite: INTR 111. Offered: Fall. Four lab hours.
INTR 112 INTERPRETING II: THEORY AND PRACTICE (3) Introduction to basic communication theory and psycholinguistic processes involved in interpretation and transliteration. The practice of interpreting includes management of the physical environment and the mental preparation for interpreting in a variety of communication settings. Prerequisite: INTR 111. Corequisite: INTR 112L. Offered:
Spring. Three lecture hours.
INTR 112L INTERPRETING II: THEORY AND PRACTICE LAB (2) Continues the development of interpreting skills with practice in interpretation and transliteration. Emphasis is on monologues and developing ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL simultaneous interpreting skills. Corequisite: INTR 112. Offered: Spring. Four lab hours.
INTR 131 INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE AND (1)
DEAF CULTURE
This course introduces a cultural/linguistic minority world view of Deaf people as well as historical developments that have created sign language(s) and Deaf communities. The faculty and sign language-proficient guests demonstrate and clarify similarities and differences between sign language and American Sign Language. Students also examine the traditional pathological view of Deaf people that has been an obstacle to understanding Deaf people as a cultural/linguistic minority. Group discussions create dynamic classroom situations to challenge students’ preconceptions about Deaf people. Individual participation in discussions and dialogue is crucial. Graded as Pass/Fail.
Offered: Occasionally. One lecture hour.
INTR 211 INTERPRETING III – INTERACTIVE INTERPRETING (3) Introduces techniques for adapting to specialized consumer needs and preferences. Students continue their prior skill development with more-spontaneous texts. The course focuses on the development of interpreting interactive dialogues. Prerequisite: INTR 112. Corequisite:
INTR 298 Interpreting Internship (See your adviser). Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
* INTR 231 AMERICAN DEAF CULTURE (3) Provides an overview of the historical, linguistic, cultural and sociological influences contributing to life for persons who are deaf in America. Students explore the European influences that have led to the development of American Sign Language and current educational philosophies. Other topics include etiologies, demographics and communication methods. Technology, organizations, and relevant legislation and trends are introduced. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered:
Spring. NMGECC: Area V - Humanities. Three lecture hours.
INTR 232 CROSS‐CULTURAL ISSUES OF INTERPRETING (3) Compares and contrasts cultural perspectives on language, culture and communication among the Deaf community and among the majority hearing community. Topics include identity, social interaction, group norms and values, and their impacts on the interpreting process. Issues of Hispanic culture are also discussed. Prerequisite: INTR 111.
Offered: Spring. Three lecture hours.
INTR 250 EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETING (3)
Provides an overview of educational interpreting. Students discuss
Provides an overview of educational interpreting. Students discuss