HDFS 272 Human Services Practicum
Offers field experience to learn, primarily through observation, how to apply human service intervention strategies and skills to help individuals and families served by professional agencies and organizations. Provides supervision by agency and instructor. Requires 90 hours of work on-site. Introduces basic theories and skills through readings, discussion and reflective exercises. Repeatable for a maximum of 10 credits. Graded P/NP.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
HDFS 262 Human Services Internship Orientation with a grade of C or better.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Integrate classroom learning with field experience.
Summarize one's own work experience and growth as a helping professional.
Evaluate and report on workplace competencies and skills as defined by the National Organization of Human Services.
Describe the dynamics of power, privilege, and interculturalism in one's own experience.