HRD3409 — Pathways Social Human Svc
This course introduces students to career opportunities in the social and human services fields to include addiction recovery, child advocacy, mental health, gerontology, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and social work. Learners will explore supportive service roles that make a difference in their communities while gaining foundational knowledge about communication, confidentiality, trauma-informed care, and workplace ethics. The course emphasizes career exploration, transferable skills, and credentialing pathways that lead to meaningful employment or further study in human services professions. Learning Objectives: 1) Explore a range of social and human services occupations and their community impact; 2) understand foundational skills including active listening, ethics, confidentiality, and teamwork. 3) identify credentials and training options such as peer support, community health worker, and behavioral technician certifications; 4) create a career plan aligned with a specialization in social services or human support roles.