Human Services (HMSV)

An introductory overview of social welfare and the societal institutions in the U.S. that structure the provision of social services. The course presents a historical perspective on the development of U.S. social work and human services. Special attention is given to current service delivery systems, their policies and procedures, and the tasks of culturally responsive social workers and human service workers within those settings. .

Lecture Hours: 54.0

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only

This course provides the student who is participating in a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution with a weekly class meeting that provides the academic element to the experiential course offering. The application of concepts gained in the prerequisite or corequisite course to the field experience will be emphasized. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the human services field. Grade option.

Prerequisite(s): Complete the following course: PSYC-101 or SOC-101.

Lecture Hours: 18.0

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only

This course offers the student a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution, allowing the student to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom environment. Between 96-108 hours of field experience are required. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the human services field. Grade option.

Prerequisite(s): Complete the one of the following courses: PSYC-101 or SOC-101.

Lab Hours: 108.0

Transfer: Transfers to CSU only