HMS 101—Introduction to Human Services

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This course is an introduction to the history, theories, policies and methods of human service delivery systems. Designed for those students interested in a career in the helping professions, this course will introduce the student to society's responses to social problems which arise when individuals' basic needs cannot be met independently. Considering both theory and practical application, the class will explore the models and organization and management of human service agencies, the role of client and professional and ethical considerations.

Note:

This course may be used as a liberal arts elective only; it does not fulfill the Social Science requirement for any degree nor any SUNY General Education requirement

HMS 201—Field Experience 1

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This course is designed to allow the student interested in the field of Human Services an opportunity to apply Psychological and Sociological terms, concepts and theories to a practical situation. The purpose of this first field placement is to introduce the student to six intra and interpersonal skills and competencies involved in direct care positions within the human service field. These include: Empowerment, communication, assessment, self-development, crisis intervention, and advocacy. Students will be given assignments to direct their field experiences. Students will be responsible for arranging their site placements with the assistance of the instructor or field placement coordinator. A grade if C is required to continue on to Human Services Practicum 2/or graduate. Four hours of off campus site observation/participation per week is required.

Prerequisite:

C or better in HMS 101, PSY 111, and SOC 101 or 120. Overall CGPA of 2.0 or higher. Completion of departmental orientation. Permission of department chair or coordinator.

Corequisite:

ENG 160

HMS 202—Field Experience 2

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This course is designed to allow the student interested in the field of Human Services an opportunity to continue to apply theory and knowledge to a practical situation. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to six family, community, group, and organizational skills and competencies involved in direct care positions within the human services field. These include: Networking: Community and Service Systems, facilitation of services, vocational, educational and career support, organizational participation and documentation. Students will be given assignments to direct their field-work observations and participation. Students will be responsible for arranging their site placements with the assistance of the instructor or field placement coordinator. Placements in this second practicum must involve a different client population form the first placement (e.g. mental health-mental retardation; children-adult populations) A grade of C is required to graduate. Four hours of off campus site observation/participation per week required.

Prerequisite:

C or better in HMS 201; permission of department chair or coordinator

Corequisite:

ENG 161