HS 310 - Foundations of Human Services Practice

3 Cr. Hrs.

Common Learning Outcomes
05. [CT] Critical thinking skills: inquiry, analysis and creative problem-solving
09. [WC] Written communication skills
12. [ME] Moral and ethical reasoning and action
13. [PP] Professional preparedness, interpersonal and digital communication skills

This course seeks to provide a framework for the generalist method in human services practice, including its context, processes and stages. This course takes an applied skills approach to interviewing skills, bio-pyscho-social assessment techniques, generalist counseling skills for working with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Development of treatment plans, discharge planning, and other documentation skills will be assessed. Ethical guidelines that govern practice will be reinforced throughout the course. Assignments are based on case studies, practical experiences, ethical dilemmas and a final project designed to allow students to demonstrate mastery of the course context.
Prerequisite(s): HS 101