HUS 100 — Seminar in Human Services
(1 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) *1 5 weeks, 1 Credit (2 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) *8 weeks This seminar is an introduction to counseling and human services inquiry. Each seminar will focus on a specific related topic, and students will use exploration of that topic to fully engage in practices and study of human services, set goals in preparation for practicum, employment and further study. HUS 1 1 2 Introduction to Human Services 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course provides a historical framework for understanding the current role of human services in meeting a variety of human needs in society. An emphasis is placed on the work of social service agencies and the roles of human services workers. The nature of helping relationships including attitudes, skills and knowledge required, value conflicts and dilemmas in the field will be explored. The organization and delivery of services offered to individuals, families and the community will be discussed. Care of specific populations such as children, the aging, and those with substance abuse, mental illness, and developmental disabilities in a multicultural society will be highlighted. This course will also explore the different methods, careers, and job opportunities in the various helping professions, and the goals of the human service program in particular. HUS 1 5 1 Interviewing and Counseling 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. The purpose of this co