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This course presents an overview of principles and practices of interviewing essential for client evaluation, data collection, relationship-building and establishing trust, crisis intervention, and informed decision-making in a human services setting. To connect theory to practice, students engage in mock interviews, with an emphasis on rapport and trust building, problem identification, and goal setting. Students further develop their self-awareness and insight, which are essential qualities of an effective human services professional. Pre-requisite(s): HSM 101 and HSM 102; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course introduces students to crisis theory and models of crisis intervention, as well as various delivery systems and organizations that provide crisis intervention services. Students discover techniques for connecting, building rapport, and effectively communicating with individuals in crisis and discerning crisis from non-crisis situations. They further review the approaches for managing crises as members of intervention teams and techniques for crisis prevention, de-escalation, harm reduction, and resolution. Pre-requisite(s): HSM 101 and HSM 102; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course is an examination of theories and dynamics of family development. Students learn about the family as a system where change in one individual changes the family as a whole. This course also explores the impact of larger community and societal issues, systems, and institutions on the structure and wellness of the family. Students examine intervention strategies to enhance the family's functioning and capacity to cope with various internal and external stressors. Pre-requisite(s): HSM 101 and HSM 102; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course serves as a professional writing laboratory for human services majors. Students explore the principles of professional and academic writing relevant to their coursework and professional careers. Artifacts produced in this course may include research reports, academic essays, memoranda, visually engaging presentations, writing for social media platforms and new media, and other similar professional writing. This course may be taken for credit multiple times up to maximum of six quarter credit hours. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 quarter hours

This course helps students develop the skills and knowledge to be effective and respectful communicators in any human services setting. In this course, students will examine the various purposes, techniques, and types of professional communication. They will learn to interpret relevant information sources and advance their ability to articulate ideas with clarity, fluency, and purpose to a wide variety of audiences. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining professional standards in all forms of communication and ensuring sensitivity to cultural, socioeconomic, racial, gender, and individual differences. Throughout the journey, students will also self-assess their communication strengths and preferences, as they relate to potential alignment with human services career opportunities. Pre-requisite(s): ENG 101 and ENG 201 or equivalent. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course provides each student with an applied human services experience in a professional environment. Students utilize the knowledge and skills that they have been acquiring in their courses to identify their career interests, observe the tasks and responsibilities associated with being a human services professional, and explore their professional competencies. Students reflect on utilizing their field placements to develop a use of self that is congruent with the values and ethics of the profession. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of internship and fieldwork experiences. Pre-requisite(s): HSM 101 and HSM 102; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course provides each student with an applied human services experience in a professional environment. Building on prior fieldwork experiences, students utilize the knowledge and skills that they have been acquiring in their courses to examine their career interests, explore the tasks and responsibilities associated with being a human services professional, and enhance their professional competencies. Students reflect on utilizing their field placements to cultivate a use of self that is congruent with the values and ethics of the profession. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of internship and fieldwork experiences. Pre-requisite(s): HSM 291; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours