St. Clair County Community College 2005-2006 Catalog
HUMAN SERVICES
Social Science Department 810-989-5707
All of the Human Services courses, except HS 100 (Programs & Services for Individuals, Children and Families), are currently on inactive status.
NOTE: Students wishing to transfer to a four year university for a program in the Human Services area should follow a transfer program sheet prepared by the respective college to which they will transfer. These transfer guides are available from the Career and Counseling Services department.
HS 100 Programs & Services for Individuals, Children & Families. This course will introduce the student to the broad field of human services and provide exposure to a wide range of community health, economic, and social services programs, activities, agencies, organizations, and resources available for children, youth, families, and individuals over the course of the life span. In an informal seminar setting, guest speakers and specialists who are currently working in the human service field, representing the public and private, for-profit and non profit sectors, will discuss their agency/organization, the services, programs, and activities available, as well as provide related job/career information and suggestions. Emphasis is on the potential problems that may affect individuals or families at some point during the life span including the aged, as well as on programs and activities designed to enhance people's development and well-being. Fall semester only.
Prerequisites: None
3 credits = 3 lecture
CURRENTLY INACTIVE: (See note at the end of the course listings.)
HS 101 Introduction to Human Services
HS 104 Delinquency Prevention and Control
HS 190 Introduction to Empathy and Counseling Techniques HS 200A Mental Illness & Service Provider Skills
HS 200B Mental Illness & Service Provider Skills Practicum
HS 201A Developmental Disabilities and Special Education
HS 201B Developmental Disabilities and Special Education Practicum
HS 202A, B, C, & D Human Services Practicum
HS 203A, B, C, & D Youth Service Practicum
HS 210 Dynamics of Substance Abuse
NOTE: CURRENTLY INACTIVE classes may be offered in the future. If students are interested in having a currently inactive course listed in the fall, winter, spring or summer schedule, contact the department chair or an instructor in the appropriate area.