HUS190 Human Services Practicum I

A practicum in a variety of selected community based human service programs (psychiatric hospitals, family agencies, day treatment programs, schools, etc.) under supervision designed to promote personal and professional growth. Students complete 150 hours at a community agency providing direct support services using interpersonal communication, interviewing, observation, problem solving, case management, and documentation skills in accordance with the human service philosophy. Classroom theory is integrated into the practicum experience where students demonstrate competencies based upon the National Community Support Skill Standards. A minimum grade of C- must be earned in this course. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and /or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) and / or CHRI (Criminal Records Central Repository) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

Credit Hours

4

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

2

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

• Background Check Required

• Free Elective

• Reading Content Course

Program Major Restrictions

Human Services, Community Support Human Svs, Direct Support Cert