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SCPS College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HS 1080 - Introduction to Human Services

3.00 credits.
This introductory course reviews the historical foundations and the various political and social influences on the development of human services.  It examines models of human service delivery, client systems, and service systems.  It reviews the major social welfare programs, implementation of human service interventions, and working with diverse clients.  Finally, the course covers issues crucial to human service workers, such as burnout and legal issues.