HSSR 2271 — Human Services
Practicum I Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HSSR program, have a minimum of 24 semester hours with a C or better in every course completed in the plan of study, or permission of instructor. This course consists of a 240 hour placement in a local social services agency under professional supervision which will provide on the job training for students in- cluding development of human services skills, integra- tion of human services theories and skill based train- ing, professional documentation. The course includes a one hour per week seminar on-campus, focusing on discussion of learning experiences encountered in the practicum setting. Students will become familiar with the operations of a human services agency including client/staff interaction and employee responsibilities.