HS 390 - Advocacy and Social Justice for Human Services

3 Cr. Hrs.

Common Learning Outcomes
05. [CT] Critical thinking skills: inquiry, analysis and creative problem-solving
06. [IL] Information literacy, 07. [DL] Technological and digital literacy
09. [WC] Written communication skills
12. [ME] Moral and ethical reasoning and action
13. [PP] Professional preparedness, interpersonal and digital communication skills

This course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the responsibility of human service professionals to foster social change; provide leadership and service to the human services professions; and advocate for their community, clients, colleagues, and professions. Students will utilize research to examine the current trends and issues in society and identify how community, national, and international issues affect human services professions. Students also develop proficiency for the processes of advocacy and social change.
Prerequisite(s): HS 101