It is recommended that students majoring in Human Services complete a minor in Psychology or Sociology. An overview of human services as a profession, its historical development, knowledge, value, and skill components. An analysis of the political process involved in the formulation of social welfare policies from a historical point of view. Federal, state, and local programs will be examined in terms of skills and knowledge to affect program planning and delivery. This course considers various theoretical approaches to the counseling process, as well as goals, and interactions involved.
Emphasis is placed on appropriate therapeutic methods for effective counseling.
This course is useful for Psychology and Human Services majors, teachers, ministers, and those planning to enter social ministries. PSYC 133 and PSYC 213, or consent of the instructor. The course assists the student in learning the methods and procedures of placing individuals in productive employment, maintaining successful job performance, and job analysis. There will be some emphasis placed on work adjustment problems and the development of adjustment plans for appropriate work behavior. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the human services professional in policy development and planning for the disabled.