BIO 275 — Microbiology 4
CONCENTRATION OVERVIEW The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas. Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services. Opportunities for experiential learning allow students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies. Graduates may choose to transfer and continue their education at a variety of colleges and universities. Student Learning Outcomes – Upon completion of the program, students will: 1. Explain professional codes of conduct, confidentiality, and ethical decision making and how they apply to the human services field. 2. Explain how the history of human services shapes current practices. 3. Apply essential communication skills to interact effectively with supervisors, peers and clients in human services settings. 4. Utilize critical thinking skills to effectively align client needs with available commnnity resources. 5. Describe how self-care and personal wellness impacts the professionals’ relationship with clients in the human services field. 6. Demonstrate strategies to advocate for the needs and rights of culturally diverse clients within the c