LA 243 - Introduction to Human Services

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Monroe College-New Rochelle

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3 credits The course examines the historical, social and political forces that have led to the development of both governmental and non-profit human services systems in contemporary America. The organization and operation of the primary social supports for meeting human service needs; the various models for the delivery of those services; theoretical perspectives; target populations, and the characteristics and skills of a human service professional will be examined in detail. Ethical considerations and diversity issues will be addressed. PREREQUISITE: LA-101

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3.00

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Lecture

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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Unaccounted for code

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