HUS 241 - Human Services Practicum I

Institution:

Central Maine Community College

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Description:

4 Credits (1 Lecture 0 Lab 3 Clinical) 10 Hrs/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture 9Hrs. Clinical) *15 wks The goal of the course is to integrate course theory learned throughout the curriculum with practical, beginning clinical work and community service networking, by providing prospective human services workers with an opportunity to learn experientially at a human services agency in the community. The focus is for the student to learn how an agency functions and experience being a part of that agency. A weekly one hour seminar will assist the student to process and integrate knowledge gained in the foundation courses with the experiential learning gained at the field site. It will serve as a forum for sharing field experiences and provides students with a peer support group. The focus will be on developing the skills necessary for human services practice, i.e., observation, human relations, interviewing, self-awareness, and leadership. Prerequisites: Completion of HUS 112, HUS 155, PSY 101, PSY 116, PSY 151 and SOC 200. Corequisites: HUS 153, PSY 111, and SOC 201, with a grade of "C" or better, and permission of the program director.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.cmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 755-5100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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