Human Services (HSRV)
HSRV-120 3 Units Introduction to Human Services
54 hours lecture; 54 hours totalThe course is an introduction to the social welfare field and explores the historical, cultural and societal aspects of the social work profession. The course will introduce the essential helping skills of human service workers. The broad career opportunities within social services will be examined and a candid look at the demands and strains of choosing a social service career will be explored.
Transfers to CSU only
HSRV-122 3 Units Helping Skills in Human Services
54 hours lecture; 54 hours totalRecommended Preparation: Completion of HSRV-120 with a minimum grade of C.
An introduction to helping skills and interview techniques necessary for paraprofessionals, volunteers and students working in the Human Services field. Students will learn basic communication skills to effectively support and guide persons who need assistance from social, educational and health service systems. Sensitivity and awareness of the client's diverse needs during an interview will be emphasized.
Transfers to CSU only
HSRV-124 3 Units Working With Diverse Populations
54 hours lecture; 54 hours totalA course examining the historical and current values, problems, issues, concerns, and support needs of special population groups including, but not limited to age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, immigration status, socioeconomic status, physical or psychiatric disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The role of power in the helping relationship will be examined with regard to social and cultural identities and viewing both the service provider and the client within the context of the larger society. Emphasis is on the importance of self-awareness and examining personal biases and prejudices in order to be an effective human services provider.
Transfers to CSU only
HSRV-126 3 Units Case Management in Human Services
54 hours lecture; 54 hours totalPrerequisite: Completion of HSRV-120 with a minimum grade of C.
The course provides training in case management skills to implement with clients in a variety of human service organizations. Students will learn the practical aspects of case management: intake interviews, assessment, organization and design of a case plan, implementation and follow up. Advocacy skills will be reviewed and an overview of legal and ethical issues and professional development activities of human service specialists will be examined.
Transfers to CSU only
HSRV-130 3 Units Crisis Intervention in Human Services
54 hours lecture; 54 hours totalThis course will include strategies and techniques in crisis intervention and the effects of trauma for individuals training to work in the helping profession including how to conduct intake interviews; provide information, referrals, and documentation; and utilize the essential active listening skills for people in crisis. Topics covered overview of crisis and trauma, suicide prevention, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, cross-cultural competencies, and legal issues including confidentiality.
Transfers to CSU only
HSRV-135 3 Units Introduction to Public Child Welfare
54 hours lecture; 54 hours totalPrerequisite: Completion of HSRV-120 with a minimum grade of C.
This course provides an overview of child welfare services. The course reviews the history, mission, and scope of child welfare services (i.e., prevention, investigation, court process, out of home care, emancipation, and adoption services) and practices. This will include identifying child maltreatment, assessing family needs and strengths and risk. Best-practice interventions for children, youth, and families including assessment, case planning, and case management and prevention services will be explored.
Transfers to CSU only
HSRV-190 2-5 Units Human Services Field Internship
108-270 hours work experience; 108-270 hours totalPrerequisite: Completion of HSRV-120 or PSYC-C1000 or SOCI-C1000 with a minimum grade of C.
This course offers the student a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution, allowing the student to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom environment. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to observe, practice, and develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the human services field. Students pursuing certificates or associate degrees in addiction studies will need to conduct their fieldwork in an approved treatment facility.
Transfers to CSU only
HSRV-191 1 Unit Social Work and Human Services Seminar
18 hours lecture; 18 hours totalPrerequisite: Completion of HSRV-120 or PSYC-C1000 or SOCI-C1000 with a minimum grade of C.
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment of or previous completion of HSRV-190.
This course provides the student who is participating in a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution with a weekly class meeting that provides the academic element to the experiential course offering. The application of concepts gained in the prerequisite or corequisite course to the field experience will be emphasized. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the human services field.
Transfers to CSU only