2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin

CHS 382 Field Education in Human Services II

3 hours

This course is an applied field experience in community-based human service programs and agencies. Field education provides students an environment and context for the integration of knowledge, theory and skills learned in the classroom. Students to develop a practical understanding of the human service delivery system and its relevance to local, state and national social service policy and practice. Under supervision, students provide direct client services in efforts to assist individuals and community programs that address populations in need. The practicum experience heightens student awareness of the professional skills and ethical values intrinsic to the human services profession and affords them the opportunity to determine their appropriateness for the profession. Students will provide 8-10 hours per week of service and attend assigned supervision meetings throughout the semester. Assigned readings, field experience logs and a culminating research paper/project will be required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 201; CHS 381 or CSL 381; and permission of the instructor

Notes

Formerly CSL 382 Field Work in Human Services

To register for this course, students must see the Center for Career and Professional Development