Introduction to Human Services

Catalog description

This course provides an introductory knowledge of the human services profession. Students will be introduced to the concepts and frameworks that define the human service profession. The historical development and legislative influences of the profession will be explored. The nature of the helping process will be addressed. An overview of the human service delivery systems and organizations will be reviewed. Professional values, skills, and ethics will be presented. The range and types of populations served by human services will be discussed. Additionally, human service professional roles, multicultural competence, and resources will be introduced.