HSM 520 Interventions and Direct Services in Human Services

This course introduces students to the interventions and direct services in human services. Students explore how human services intersect with each other, and their role, influence, and involvement with community systems. Students discuss the impact of environmental trends, the value of strategic thinking and planning, and human service agency procedures that promote and value diversity. Students also explore current programmatic emphasis on the influence of care, regulations and licensure requirements, federal and state initiatives’ impact on human service agency practices and on one’s role as a human services manager. Pre-requisite(s):HSM 500; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours