HUS1210

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Intro to Human Services

Course Description

Students will examine the philosophy and goals of human services: social welfare, social work, and early childhood education, and be introduced to the historical, political, and social perspectives of human services. Programs designed to meet common human needs and alleviate social problems are identified and differences among programs including those of other countries are discussed. Methods and theories of intervention are studied with an emphasis on diversity of target populations. Through case studies, guest speakers, and agency visits, students are introduced to the human service career and generalist practice. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510. J fall, spring; C fall, spring.

Academic Level (Course Level)

CR

Schedule Type

Interactive TV, Lecture

Grade Modes

Audit, Special Audit, Standard Letter Grade, Credit/Fail Standard Letter

Instructional Methods

In Person (on campus)

Course Attributes

C, E