HU 101 - Introduction to Human Services

Credit Hours: 3

An exploration of the responsibilities of society as it attempts to deal with poverty, crime, mental and physical disabilities, children in trouble, the aged, family breakdown, unemployment and other social problems. Detailed study of public and private programs to alleviate these conditions, with special emphasis on local community resources. Agency personnel will be brought into the classroom to provide primary source accounts of their roles. Optional volunteer work available.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of the social welfare system, its business, history, and future;
demonstrate an understanding of the specific social problems such as poverty, crime, juvenile delinquency, racism, family problems, gerontology and physical/psychological handicaps;
demonstrate an understanding of how our social welfare system addresses social problems in order to assist individuals and groups to cope and enhance the social functioning of all; and
critically analyze specific human service delivery systems

Prerequisites: HU100
F/S (C, N, S)