The core courses in the Human Services degree are designed to equip students with knowledge, skills and values necessary for success in this career field. HUS 111S Introduction to Human Services is a foundation survey course that will introduce students to the career field, typical jobs, average salaries, necessary skills, ethical standards, etc. Many students report that this first class was crucial in helping them determine whether Human Services was an appropriate major for them. HUS 112 S Interviewing and Counseling Techniques is an experiential skills based course that allows students to become familiar with basic counseling technique and theory.
Students practice skills in class by a variety of methods.
Symptom clusters, current psychotropic medications, therapies, typical treatment approaches and case management issues are discussed. S Crisis Intervention introduces students to assessment methods and intervention strategies for working with people in crisis states. A variety of typical crisis situations are covered which include suicide, rape, abuse, community disasters, terminal illness, etc. HUS 213 S Group Process and Practice familiarizes students with the utilization of groups within diverse agency settings. Class members participate as group members and sharpen interpersonal and facilitation skills.