These are special courses directed to the continuing professional development of human services workers. Each semester a special topics course focuses on a national or regional human services conference. Participants attend the scheduled conference and benefit from all the opportunities which are fostered by such professional gatherings. In these three field-based courses, students apply their knowledge and skills in human service agency settings with the direction and supervision of faculty and experienced human service professionals.
Students work with client populations across the lifespan and with a variety of special needs.
This course surveys issues related to chemical and other addictions. This course surveys issues related to the care of clients with disabilities. Introduction This course introduces the human services and human service careers. Introduction This course introduces contemporary social welfare services and professional social work. Introduction This course introduces the dynamics of groups, group member roles, and group leadership roles.