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SWU291 (3 Credits)

Purposes, structures, and delivery systems of human service agencies. Includes 40 hours of volunteer experience in local human service agencies. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SWU171, or permission of Department or Division or Corequisites: SWU171.

SWU295 (3 Credits)

Introduction to professional helper communication skills with respect to cross-cultural practice and diversity issues, in a social work setting. Prerequisites: None. SWU171 suggested but not required.

THF205 (3 Credits)

Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.

THF206 (3 Credits)

History and development of electronic media and its impact on popular arts. Prerequisites: None.

THF210 (3 Credits)

A study of contemporary films, directors and critics with emphasis on evaluating film as an art form. Prerequisites: None.

TQM101 (3 Credits)

Examines the nature of quality customer service and the attitudes, knowledge, and skill needed to work effectively in a quality customer service environment. Foundation skills for quality customer services are taught, applied, and practiced. Prerequisites: None.

TQM230 (2 Credits)

Theory and practice of how team members and team leaders use listening, negotiating and interpersonal skills for the enhancement of team process. Included are concepts of team development and team problem-solving techniques. Prerequisites: None.

ASB102 (3 Credits)

Introduces concepts and methods of cultural anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of communities in a globalizing world. Explores the concept of culture and examines a variety of cultural and social practices such as subsistence, economics, politics, marriage, kinship, gender and religion. Prerequisites: None.

ASD100 (3 Credits)

Introduction to the foundations of the alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation field. Emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the addictions counselor, ethical issues, pharmacology, family dynamics, dual diagnosis, intervention techniques, self-help groups, levels of care, symptom identification, and conducting alcohol/drug histories. Interactive work stressed. Prerequisites: None.

ASD102 (3 Credits)

Further examination and refinement of communication and beginning professional counseling skills as they relate to the addicted client and family members. Emphasis on practicing the application of these skills to various situations associated with treatment planning. Recordkeeping/documentation skills emphasized. Prerequisites: None.