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Effective Term:
Fall 2020 through Winter 2025

Course Number:
HUS 101
Course Title:
Introduction to Human Services
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces the history, scope and context of human services, including how the profession evolved. Includes a survey of the present conditions in the field, contemporary trends, issues, and outcomes of service delivery. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Articulate the history and development of the human services profession.
  • Identify the range of diverse populations served and needs addressed by human services.
  • Identify the attitudes, skills, and knowledge needed in the human service field.

Course Activities and Design

  • Lectures
  • Individual reading
  • Small group work
  • Videos
  • Guest speakers
  • Small and large group discussions

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Quizzes
  • Special topic presentations
  • Papers

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • History and development of human services
  • Service delivery