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3.00 Credits
1.00-2.00 credits (1.00-2.00 lec)This course systematically examines a current issue (often a problem or target population) in the field of human services that is timely and important. The course will offer a definition of the topic, historical background, current data and research on the topic, and possible solutions and action plans if a problem has been defined. These Human Services elective courses are offered occasionally with varied issues as the focus. Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course focuses on the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for human services students to work effectively with youth. Included is an overview of basic human behavior relative to youth, youth leadership, basic methods of counseling and youth advocacy with an emphasis on individual values as they relate to working with youth. If registering for HSER 1110, students must register for HSER 1120 at the same time. If registering for HSER 1120, they must register for HSER 1110 at the same time. HSER 1110 and HSER 1120 are concurrent courses and must be taken together. Must be taken pass/fail. Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051. Corequisite: HSER 1120.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course provides theory and practice using a variety of orientations to personality style. Students will use personality style theory to look at what their own style might be, their strengths and weaknesses, and possible applications of each theory in human services work. The course will encourage students to see power in recognition of diversity among personality styles. Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This course provides opportunities for students to observe, apply, and reflect on concepts and knowledge gained in the corequisite course HSER 1110, Working with Youth, and to explore youth work as a career. Students are placed in a youth-serving community agency, supervised by an experienced youth work professional and an MCTC Human Services faculty advisor. In addition, students meet weekly with the faculty advisor to process their experiences. If registering for HSER 1110, students must register for HSER 1120 at the same time. If registering for HSER 1120, they must register for HSER 1110 at the same time. HSER 1110 and HSER 1120 are concurrent courses and must be taken together. Must be taken pass/fail. Corequisites: HSER 1110; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course provides theory and supervised practice in group counseling. Topics include types and purposes of groups, group process, forming a group, group stages and stageappropriate group leadership skills, membership issues, and professional and ethical group conduct. Class members will participate in a group as members and as co-leaders. Students will study and practice basic communications skills to improve their listening and verbal skills in a group. Prerequisites: HSER 1001, HSER 1002, HSER 1004 passed with at least a "C" grade and placement into ENGL 1110 orcompletion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051. Prerequisite/Corequisite: HSER 1003.
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4.00 Credits
4.00 credits (4.00 lec) This course introduces and provides practice in a case management model, including intake, assessment, goalsetting, referral, clinical writing, record-keeping and evaluation. Students will create case files. Ethical guidelines and use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) are discussed. Prerequisites: HSER 1001, HSER 1002, HSER 1003, HSER 1004 (passed with at least a "C" grade) and placement into ENGL1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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1.00 Credits
1.00 credit (1.00 int) In this course, faculty evaluate students' readiness for internship and guide them in selecting internship sites for the next semester. Students will examine their strengths and areas for improvement as potential human service workers, develop goals and criteria for internship site selection, and interview at a variety of possible community sites. At the end of this course, they must choose and be accepted by an appropriate internship site approved by program faculty. Students must earn at least a "C" grade in this course inorder to be eligible for internship the following semester. All students are required to complete a criminal background study through the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Prerequisites: HSER 1001, HSER 1002, HSER 1003, HSER 1004. Prerequisites/Corequisites: HSER 2001, HSER 2002. A grade of at least "C" is required in HSER 1004, HSER 2001, HSER 2002.Intention to enroll in HSER 2004 and HSER 2005 next semester.
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6.00 Credits
6.00 credits (6.00 int) This course is a capstone off-campus, experiential-learning, component of the Human Services program. Students will now spend 225 hours at the human services internship site they selected during HSER 2003. Interns are supervised by experienced professionals in the field and evaluated by field instructors from the HSER program. As an intern, students will apply and enhance their knowledge and skills learned in the program. Prerequisite: HSER 1001, HSER 1002, HSER 1003, HSER 1004, HSER 2001, HSER 2002, HSER 2003. A grade of at least "C"is required in HSER 1004, HSER 2001, HSER 2002 and HSER 2003. Corequisite: HSER 2005.
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1.00 Credits
1.00 credit (1.00 int) This course is a biweekly meeting on campus for students in Human Services 2004: Internship in Human Services. Its purpose is to be a supportive forum for students and MCTC field instructors to discuss internship progress and concerns, and to explore common issues in the field. Prerequisites: HSER 1001, HSER 1002, HSER 1003, HSER 1004, HSER 2001, HSER 2002, HSER 2003. A grade of at least a "C"is reguired in HSER 1004, HSER 2001, HSER 2002 and HSER 2003. Corequisite: HSER 2004.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: One course in HSER and placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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