HS 261A - Human Services Practicum and Seminar

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Human Services Program(s) or Family Support Program(s) and HS 100 and HS 170

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 Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

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)