HSSR 1110Intro to Soc Services Ethical Proc

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Ser vices and Ethical Procedure This course introduces students to the fields of human services, counseling, case management, and oth- er mental health-related fields. The foundation of the human services system and social work is presented. It explores the etiology of social problems among the general population, minorities, and out-groups; the his- tory and development of mental health services; legal and ethical issues; and various settings in which services are provided. This course provides a framework of human services practice meant to prepare students for their actual experience in a human services agency. Ethical and legal issues related to interventions with individuals, groups, organizations, and communities in generalist practice and chemical dependency are em- phasized. Seminar format provides for and integration of experiences with academic courses. Creative prob- lem solving and human services values are featured. Exposure to differing theoretical perspectives will be explored. Goals of the human services system and the role of the social work assistant will be included.