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Emphasizes critical thinking skills necessary to understand complex issues surrounding child welfare and continuous preparation for meaningful adjustments to numerous crises encountered by children and families. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

Broad overview of the profession of Human Services and the social welfare system. Examines historical developments of human services and social welfare and the knowledge, values and skills required to function in the role of a human services professional. Allows participants to evaluate their strengths as a potential human services professional. Introduces field experience. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10153 Social Thought or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

Explores historical, anthropological and theoretical perspectives of family. Dynamics of family relationships, communication styles and interactions addressed, as well as issues relating to dating, love and friendship, human sexuality, relationships, life styles, divorce, child rearing and other related issues. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10153 Social Thought or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

Designed around special theories, practices or interests of an individual or group of students.