HMS201 — Field Experience 1
HMS 201 - Field Experience 1 HMS 201 - Field Experience 1 Credits/Units: 2 cr. (Fall Only) This course is designed to allow the student interested in the field of Human Services an opportunity to apply Psychological and Sociological terms, concepts and theories to a practical situation. The purpose of this first field placement is to introduce the student to six intra and interpersonal skills and competencies involved in direct care positions within the human service field. These include: Empowerment, communication, assessment, self-development, crisis intervention, and advocacy. Students will be given assignments to direct their field experiences. Students will be responsible for arranging their site placements with the assistance of the instructor or field placement coordinator. A grade if C is required to continue on to Human Services Practicum 2/or graduate. Four hours of off campus site observation/participation per week is required. Overall CGPA of 2.0 or higher. Completion of departmental orientation. Permission of department chair or coordinator. Corequisite: ENG 160
Prerequisites: HMS101, PSY111, SOC101