Human Services (HMSV)

HMSV 140. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALL
This course introduces students to the Temporary Assistance of Needy Families Program including the laws and policies that drive the program. Students also develop case management skills in administering the program.

HMSV 141. Supplemental Nutrient Assistance Program

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALL
This course introduces students to the Supplemental Nutrient Assistance Program including the laws and policies that drive the program. Students develop case management skills in administering the program.

HMSV 143. Child Care Assistance

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: SPRING
This course introduces students to the Child Care Assistance Program and the laws and policies that drive the program in North Dakota.

HMSV 145. Medicaid I

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: SPRING
An introduction to programs and coverage groups under Medicaid that primarily focus on children, families, pregnant and single adults with a medical need. In this course, the following Medicaid Programs or coverage groups will be covered: Affordable Care Act (ACA coverage group), Healthy Steps Program, Children with Medically Fragile Needs, and Primary Care Case Management.

HMSV 147. Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALL
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to LIHEAP policy and procedures and how to apply the requirements under the program. Topics include the history of LIHEAP and policy and procedures used to determine eligibility for the program.

HMSV 201. Introduction to Addictions

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
This course provides current and researched information about abused substances as well as the people who abuse those substances. Topics include theoretical perspectives on abuse, pharmacological characteristics of commonly abused substances, and stages of dependence and addiction. The following topics relating to various areas of human services will also be covered: working with dually diagnosed clients, chemical abuse by children and adolescents, codependency, and enabling.

HMSV 245. Medicaid II

Credits: 3
Typically Offered: SPRING
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to programs and coverage groups under the umbrella of Medicaid that primarily focus on the aged, blind and disabled individuals with a medical need. In this course, the following Medicaid Programs will be covered: Non Affordable Care Act (ACA coverage group), Medicaid Estate Recovery Program, Personal Care Services Program, Home and Community Based Programs, Basic Care Assistance Program, and Aid to the Blind Remedial Care Program.