Introduces the typical roles and duties of human service workers.
Students assess their own motivations, attitudes and interests.
520-106 Orientation to Human Services Populations 3 credits Introduces social problems that contribute to the dysfunction of individuals, groups, families and communities. Addresses problems, needs, conditions and events that bring people to human service organizations. Work Skills 3 credits Covers skills needed to organize, facilitate and participate in groups. Through reading and experiential exercises, students learn about group process, stages of group development, leadership styles, their own behavior in a group and the types of groups used in human service work. Students learn principles and techniques needed to conduct informational and supportive interviews.