HSM 201 Interviewing Principles and Practices

This course presents an overview of principles and practices of interviewing essential for client evaluation, data collection, relationship-building and establishing trust, crisis intervention, and informed decision-making in a human services setting. To connect theory to practice, students engage in mock interviews, with an emphasis on rapport and trust building, problem identification, and goal setting. Students further develop their self-awareness and insight, which are essential qualities of an effective human services professional. Pre-requisite(s): HSM 101 and HSM 102; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5

Prerequisite

HSM101 and HSM102, or permission of Program Chair or designate.

Corequisite

None