Human Services (HMSV)

This course is a survey of the human service system, its history, methods and the services that are currently available. Careers in human services and the values and ethics of human service work are also emphasized.

This course centers on the techniques and principles of behavior change based on learning theory. To demonstrate the ability to apply behavior change principles, students are required to design and conduct a self-behavior change project. This course is an applied course for the Human Services area of study only.

The student spends eight hours a week working under professional supervision in an appropriate human service agency in accordance with student interest and area of study. Each student is expected to develop a working knowledge of the agency and to apply the knowledge and skills learned in course work. Additional hours are spent in a group sharing seminar and in individual supervision sessions. The placement is coordinated by the human services faculty. Liability insurance fee required.

Working under professional supervision in a human-service agency, students are expected to develop a working knowledge of that agency and apply the knowledge and skills they learn in course work. In keeping with developing competencies as human-service professionals, students experience a more intense involvement with their agency in this field placement. Students, who are placed in accord with their interest and area of concentration, are under the supervision of an agency employee. The placement is coordinated by the human services faculty. Liability insurance fee required.

Students will follow the same procedures described in HMSV 2160 and 2161. In this third semester of fieldwork, students are given the opportunity to have additional experience in the field. Placement and supervision are coordinated by the human services faculty. Liability insurance fee required.

This is an introduction to the techniques of effective interpersonal relationships, interviewing, and a problem solving approach to helping. Structure of interviews and management of difficult situations are included. Laboratory experiences include role-playing exercises with video tape and critique.