HUMS 50 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course is a general overview of the field of Human Services including origins,
techniques and methods of helping individuals and groups in need, and laws and codes of
ethics. Career options with opportunity for the student to explore his/her own needs,
interests and capabilities in relation to job expectations are emphasized.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area E2
HUMS 53 COUNSELING TECHNIQUES FOR THE PARAPROFESSIONAL
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course covers concepts and methods of interview-counseling techniques appropriate
for paraprofessionals in human service settings. Primary emphasis is on the use of
facilitating skills and group dynamics. Orientation to campus and community resources
and referral process for human service workers are addressed, as are aspects of
counseling theory and practice that are applicable to placements that require advanced
problem solving and intervention skills. Other topics include grief and loss, group
counseling, conflict resolution, suicide prevention, depression, drug and alcohol abuse,
and mental illness.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
HUMS 54 FAMILY DEVELOPMENT I
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course focuses on using family development principles as a sustainable route to selfreliance,
building mutually respectful relationships with families, communication skills
necessary to make relationships work effectively, understanding cultures, barriers to
working effectively with diversity, expanding multicultural competence, and strengthbased
assessment.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
HUMS 55 FAMILY DEVELOPMENT II
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course focuses on helping families set and reach their own goals, helping families
access specialized services, home visiting, facilitation skills and collaboration.
Course advisory: HUMS 54
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
HUMS 60 PRACTICES IN HUMAN SERVICES
1 unit • LG-C/NC • One hour lecture
This course provides advanced study and opportunity to share concerns regarding
experience in public and private agencies offering human services. Students apply
concepts, values and skills acquired in other core courses to the process of helping others.
Prerequisite: HUMS 50
Corequisite: COOP 91.39
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU