BHAV 110 Introduction to Behavioral and Social Services

5 credits

Students will receive an introduction to the field of behavioral and social services, including history, philosophy, and current delivery systems to a diverse client population.

Prerequisites: ENGL 093 (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 099 or higher) and ABED 040 (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the scope of human services and jobs available in the field
Identify support systems available to students and articulate ways to use them
Model effective interpersonal verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills
Describe the documentation of client services
Recognize social, political, and cultural influences and events impacting social services

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

enter a wide range of entry level positions in the human services field
transfer to baccalaureate degree programs
protect client rights
adhere to a professional code of ethics

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcomes of information literacy and teamwork.

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50