HMSV 1010 - Introduction to Human Services

4.5 Credits

This introductory course explores the human services field. Students are exposed to historical perspectives, ethics, and the role of the community support human service practitioner in various agencies and specific areas of human services employment.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

State and describe the roles and functions of human services workers at various levels.
Identify and explain the knowledge, skills, and value bases of human services.
Define terms used in the discussion of human services.
Identify and explain societal and personal values that influence human services practice and vocational choice.
State historical factors in the development of human services.
Identify and describe a potential human services field as a vocational choice.

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