The student is enrolled in an internship seminar in conjunction with the placement. In this class setting, all interns get to share their problems, concerns and learning experiences. First semester courses in Human Services include Introduction to Human Services and Helping Relationships and Techniques. The introduction course explores the history of human services, career opportunities and the role of the human services worker. Helping relationships and techniques examines the helping process in terms of skills, helping stages and issues involved in a helping relationship.
All classes emphasize client autonomy and confidentially.
This means that a student who graduates from Ivy Tech with a AS degree in the Human Services program can choose to enter ISU with advanced standing in the Community Health program. While many employers DO hire high school graduates for these positions, most prefer applicants with some college preparation in human service work. Because so many human service jobs involve direct contact with people who are vulnerable to exploitation or mistreatment, employers try to select applicants with educational preparation to meet these specific needs. IF YOU ARE the one everyone comes to with problems.