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HUMS 201 - Internship I


PREREQUISITES: HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services  and HUMS 102 - Helping Relationship Techniques  and HUMS 103 - Interviewing and Assessment  and Program Chair Approval.
PROGRAM: Human Services
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP HOURS MIN: 10
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014

The first of two fieldwork experiences in approved human service agencies. The student will complete 160 hours under the supervision of an agency professional and a college faculty member. The classroom component will include small group discussion and analysis of the internship experience.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

  1. Recognize the operational and organizational structure of the agency.
  2. Demonstrate professionalism by reporting for work on time, keeping appointments, and following the rules and regulations of the agency.
  3. Develop purposeful helping relationships, assess problems, and develop appropriate courses of action at a beginning level.
  4. Demonstrate awareness of appropriate boundaries and ethical standards of conduct.
  5. Provide accurate documentation as appropriate.
  6. Recognize problem areas and identify appropriate problem-solving strategies.
  7. Demonstrate appreciation for self-awareness and self-care.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Developing a learning plan
  • Managing stress and developing self-awareness
  • Using supervision
  • Recognizing and understanding diversity
  • Developing ethical competence

 

CSHSE STANDARDS
HUMS 201
Standard # Description  
 
11 The curriculum shall include the historical development of human services. x
 
12 The curriculum shall include knowledge and theory of the interaction of human systems including: individual, interpersonal, group, family, organizational, community, and societal. x
 
13 The curriculum shall address the scope of conditions that promote or inhibit human functioning. x
 
14 The curriculum shall provide knowledge and skills in information management. x
 
15 The curriculum shall provide knowledge and skill development in systematic analysis of services needs; planning appropriate strategies, services, and implementation; and evaluation of outcomes. x
 
16 The curriculum shall provide knowledge and skills in direct service delivery and appropriate interventions. x
 
17 Learning experiences shall be provided for the student to develop his or her interpersonal skills. x
 
18 The curriculum shall incorporate human services values and attitudes and promote understanding of human services ethics and their application in practice. x
 
19 The program shall provide experiences and support to enable students to develop awareness of their own values, personalities, reaction patterns, interpersonal styles, and limitations. x
 
20 The program shall provide field experience that is integrated with the curriculum. x

GRADING POLICY
93-100 = A
83-92 = B
75-82 = C
70-74 = D
0-69 = F

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)