HSM 210 Human Services in the United States
Complete Class
Week One: Historical Evolution and Current Services
Discussion Questions
CheckPoint: Deinstitutionalization of the Mentally Ill
Week Two: Role of Human Services in Meeting Needs
CheckPoint: Researching Human Service Agencies
Assignment: Contemporary Problems
Week Three: Theoretical Perspectives and Social Policy
Discussion Questions
Week Four: Social Policy and Government Regulations
CheckPoint: Differentiating Between Public and Private Organizations
Assignment: Examining Government Regulations
Week Five: Community Advocacy
Discussion Questions
Exercise: Critical Thinking
Week Six: Prevention
CheckPoint: Determining Levels of Prevention
Assignment: Prevention
Week Seven: Values and Ethical Issues in the Delivery of Human Services
Discussion Questions
CheckPoint: Comparing Values
Week Eight: Characteristics of the Human Service Worker
CheckPoint: Evaluating Communication Strategies
Assignment: Characteristics and Skills
Week Nine: Careers in Human Services
Capstone Discussion Question
Final Project: Reflection Project