HUS 103 - Introduction to Human Services 3 cr.

Students examine the history and development of social welfare, social services and the human services profession in the United States by studying changing social perspectives on helping and corresponding changes in models of service delivery and the methods and ethics of treatment. Students learn the nature of the helping process, basic helping skills and the attitudes, values and ethical standards that guide practitioners serving individuals, families, groups and communities. fall 2014, spring 2015, fall 2015, spring 2016