2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
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SHS 100 - Orientation in Human Services



1.0 Credits
Explores career opportunities in human services such as case management; activities and wellness; addiction; and senior, family, child, and youth services. Reviews degree and certificate outcomes, transfer options, practicum requirements and Washington state regulations. Includes orientation to the human services program and to campus resources to support student success. S/U grade option.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify campus resources that can be helpful in reaching an informed decision on a career path.
  2. Identify possible career choices in the area of human services, determining goodness of fit based on personal strengths and academic goals.
  3. Describe the academic pathways for selected human services careers, including the difference between professional/technical and transfer degrees.
  4. Identify sequencing of courses based on placement assessments, and strategies for successful completion of degrees and certificates in social and human services, addiction studies, activity director, and/or family support studies.
  5. Utilize advising resources to include requirement sheets, schedule planning, and other advising services.



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