This course is for professionals entering the Human Services sector and was designed to be taught as a hybrid course: synchronous meetings with asynchronous online work and onsite (internship) work over a 10-week term at Linn Benton Community College.Â
This course covers the workplace, systems, equity, and culture of the Human Services. The goals have been shaped to be both cognitive and attitudinal to best equip these workers in their future endeavors. There are no required prerequisites, but it is highly recommended learners complete Intro to Human Services before or concurrent with this course.Â
This course was designed using many features of open pedagogy, including utilizing an OER text, self-directed and self-reported learning, and ample reflection prompts.Â
Included in this course are Instructor Materials, INT Learning Plan, Assessment Rubrics, and the following Weekly Materials:
Overview
Pre-Class Questionnaire
Essential Questions
Discussion PromptsÂ
Reflection Journal Prompts
 Road Check SurveyÂ
SMART Goals Worksheet
Accessibility Statement: This course pack contains the following known accessibility issues:
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Attribution and Licensing:
Creator: Curated and Designed by Denise Hughes-Tafen (Linn-Benton Community College)
Published: October 22, 2024
Relevance: Course based on HDFS 272 - Human Services Practicum, Linn-Benton Community College
Level: Undergraduate
License: Denise Hughes-Tafen CC BY-NC-SA 4.0Â
Integrate and reflect on classroom learning with field experience.Â
Summarize work experience and growth as a helping professional.Â
Evaluate and report on workplace competencies and skills as defined by the National Organization of Human Services.Â
Describe the dynamics of power, privilege, and interculturalism in one's own experience.