HS 213 - Introduction to Mental Health for Human Services

3 Cr. Hrs.

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

This elective course seeks to provide an overview of mental health problems and interventions from the field of human services. Students will develop skills for assessment, relationship building, ethical-decision making, and intervention with clients and their families with mental illness. The roles of the human service provider will be assessed for working with this population.