HS 261A - Human Services Practicum - Seminar

Acceptance into Human Services Program(s) or Family Support Program(s). 

Course Description: Provides on-site clinical and community experience with human service organizations plus weekly seminars. Students are expected to arrange for a field placement with an approved agency prior to the start of class. Seminars are designed to provide supervision and help students integrate field, classroom experiences and interviewing skills.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Develop, practice, and evaluate personal skills needed to be a human service worker.
• CLO#2: Develop and practice service skills necessary to work with clients served by the participating agency.
• CLO#3: Develop system skills, including an awareness of the philosophy, activities, and practices of the participating agency.
• CLO#4: Develop and implement appropriate learning objectives related to program competencies. Include coping, survival and stress management skills.
• CLO#5: Develop active listening skills. (ILO: Communication)