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This course surveys the field of human services and introduces students to the Human Services major at the University. Students explore the history and development of the profession and the role of human services practitioners in enhancing individual and collective human functioning. They further discover careers in human services and examine the impact of interpersonal, institutional, and societal conditions on human development. This course also includes an overview of assessment and intervention strategies. Pre-requisite(s): LAE102, or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course provides an overview of group dynamics: an insight into how people interact with each other. Students explore group types, developmental stages of groups, group effectiveness, leadership, and the role of group process in human services and counseling. Students engage in group observations and experiences to connect theory to practice. Pre-requisite(s): LAE 102; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours