Further exploration of the human services delivery system with emphasis on local resources and professional practice. Students develop skills in interviewing, case management, supervision, self-care, and team building. Through reasoned inquiry and examination of ethics and social policy, students analyze complex service-delivery issues while considering multiple viewpoints within the human services field. The course emphasizes the ethical practice of advocacy, constructive dialogue, and professional boundaries, particularly in situations involving conflict, crisis, and dual relationships. A community engagement component and applied case-management assignments provide experiential learning opportunities. Lecture, skills practice, and field trips required.
General Education Areas
Civic Discourse