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HUS-1010 Introduction to Human Services


Credits 3
This course provides an introduction to the field of human services as preparation for advanced study or employment in the human services profession. Beginning with historical developments, the course presents issues encountered in the field as well as techniques and resources for intervention. After learning how the field has emerged, evolved, and is regulated, students explore what draws individuals to the field of human services, study skills needed to be successful and explore the typical challenges and rewards of the profession. Student examine various career specializations including youth care, rehabilitation, criminal justice, and elder care services.  Next, students examine the stresses and ethical dilemmas that human services professionals commonly confront. Techniques and resources for intervention focus on the cultural competency skills human service professionals need for working with clients effectively. Lastly, an overview of record keeping processes is provided.
Course Outcomes
1. Identify the major historical influences on the field of human services.

2. Discuss the range of career opportunities in human services.

3. Examine the motivations, skills, challenges, and rewards of being a human services professional.

4. Examine common stresses and ethical dilemmas.

5. Explain the record keeping processes in human services.

6. Discuss appropriate cultural competency skills human service professionals need for working with clients effectively.

 



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