Introduction to the Human Services Profession
This course provides the full range of human service topics for the student to become familiar with the profession in all its diversity. Topics include: administration, assessment, diversity, gerontology, mental health, and direct care. Students will understand the theory and practice of the services available for disabled and disadvantaged people in the community. Information and […]
Community Inclusion
This course will cover how as a society we have come from segregation to integration to full inclusion. How does this impact someone through their lifespan, what are some specific strategies and tools one can use when working with individuals with disabilities and their families? (Prerequisite: HSV1120L)
Overview of Developmental Disabilities
This course will cover the broad range of developmental disabilities; including what is a developmental disability, an overview of specific developmental disabilities, what are the best ways to support a person with a specific disability. Included in this course will be the history of the provision of services to people with developmental disabilities, nationally and […]
Professional Seminar
This course covers the basic steps to becoming a Human Services professional. Self-evaluations and aptitude testing will be a part of the curriculum. Students will acquire an understanding of the responsibility of working with others and how confidentiality and ethics play a major role in the field. Other topics will include cultural diversity, domestic violence, […]
