HMS 250 — Human Servic es Seminar
This seminar provides coursework essential to preparation for the transition from the classroom to the real world. Various issues will be covered such as the purpose and goals of supervision and encountering diverse populations. The practice of critical thinking skills and an emphasis on legal and ethical concerns will be discussed. Maintaining perspective will be addressed when dealing with common major problems such as poverty and homelessness, chemical dependency and substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, and death and dying. Planning for the future including networking, interviewing strategies, professional certifications, and advanced degrees will be examined.
Prerequisites: HMS 200