Divisions
Course Description
Students will be introduced to the fundamental skills, techniques, and strategies used in the helping professions. Students will develop and practice each step in the case management process from engagement to termination. Utilizing a systems framework, students will learn to interview and assess client needs, identify community resources, and apply problem solving strategies and evidence-based interventions. Students will further explore the legal and ethical responsibilities of the practitioner, and demonstrate documentation skills involved in service planning. Students will learn to present in a case conference and explore methods for evaluating client success and helper effectiveness. Prerequisite: HUS 1210 (not required if pursuing the Certificate in Addictions Counseling). J spring, occasionally fall; C spring, occasionally fall.
Academic Level (Course Level)
CR
Schedule Type
Lecture, Interactive TV
Grade Modes
Audit, Special Audit, Standard Letter Grade, Credit/Fail Standard Letter
Instructional Methods
In Person (on campus), In Person (on campus)
Course Attributes
C, E