This course is an introduction to the human services profession. It examines the broad range of functions of human service workers, social workers, and professionals in other helping disciplines. Students will examine the attributes, contexts, and agency settings for entrance into different fields of practice. Specific client groups are explored and students are encouraged to begin identifying practice areas of interest. Course content focuses upon the helping process, multicultural awareness, ethical standards, and how research informs the training of effective, professional, helpers.
Semester Offered
Offered Fall and Spring