HMSV 1010 - Orientation to Human Services

Credits: 3
Students explore the field of human services as a profession and the historical and philosophical framework of service delivery. Contemporary roles of the human service worker will be covered including areas such as typical duties and tasks of human service workers, working with a diverse array of client issues, intervention strategies and the sociocultural aspects of providing services in a multicultural diverse society. Students also examine the competencies and qualifications required to become an effective human service worker.

Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0810 or equivalent placement.