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Apr 19, 2024
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SHS 103 - Introduction to Human Services: CD
5.0 Credits
Covers the history and importance of human services in society and the values these programs reflect. Includes career paths, knowledge, and skills required for effective practice, and the rewards and challenges of working in this field.
Prerequisite ENGL 099 with a 2.0 or higher or placement in ENGL& 101.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define the scope or application of the terms “human services” and “social welfare.”
- Identify the major categories of human service and social welfare programs in the U.S., how they are funded, and who they are intended to serve.
- Explain the intended purposes and functions of human service programs in the U.S.
- Describe how political ideology and social policy decisions impact human service program development.
- Identify the major historical milestones in the development of human services in the U.S. and the profession.
- Identify the foundation and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities required to adequately perform a variety of human service roles.
- Identify trends and challenges impacting human services today.
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