HUS 2949 - Co-op Work Experience in Human Services

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 60
Effective Term Fall 2023 (625)

Requisites

Prerequisite Permission of the Program.

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. The student must fulfill the requirement of 60 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments. (Note: This course may be taken up to 4 times for a total of 12 credits.) To view the specific requirements and process to enroll in this course, please see your program’s internship course checklist.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the terminology and procedures used in the workplace by:
    1. recognizing the terminology used in the workplace from a given list of terms.
    2. explaining the procedures used in the workplace.
    3. (Each individual student will work with the employer and coordinator to identify and agree upon additional learning objectives.)
  2. The student will understand the personnel policies of the place of employment by interpreting these polices via the required written assessment at the end of the term.
    1. (Each individual student will work with the employer and coordinator to identify and agree upon additional learning objectives.)
  3. The student will apply classroom course content, including theory and skills, to a job situation by transferring terms learned in the classroom into a written report.
    1. (Each individual student will work with the employer and coordinator to identify and agree upon additional learning objectives.)
  4. The student will apply the principles of human relations skills in the work setting by:
    1. demonstrating appropriate skills of listening, speaking and managing emotions
    2. receiving a satisfactory evaluation from the employer in these areas.
    3. (Each individual student will work with the employer and coordinator to identify and agree upon additional learning objectives.)
  5. The student will evaluate his/her decisions regarding a career choice by objectively assessing the cooperative work experience in relation to career choice.
    1. (Each individual student will work with the employer and coordinator to identify and agree upon additional learning objectives.)
  6. The beginning level student will demonstrate knowledge in an agency setting by:
    1. understanding the nature and function of the assigned agency including history, goals, organization, funding, clientele, programs, administration and personnel.
    2. understanding the needs of the individuals served by the agency.
    3. understanding the process by which the agency meets clients' needs.
    4. displaying a level of emotional maturity which communicates positive mental health attitudes toward self and others.
    5. displaying beginning skills in observing and recording human behavior.
    6. displaying beginning recognition of significant behavior patterns, i.e., adaptive and/or maladaptive behavior.
    7. displaying knowledge and effective use of basic communication skills.
  7. The advanced level student will demonstrate knowledge in an agency setting by:
    1. describing the nature and function of the assigned agency including history, goals, organizations, funding, clientele, programs, administration and personnel.
    2. describing the needs of the individuals served by the agency.
    3. describing the process by which the agency meets clients' needs.
    4. displaying a level of emotional maturity which communicates positive mental health attitudes toward self and others.
    5. displaying advanced skills in observing and recording human behavior.
    6. displaying advanced recognition of significant behavior patterns, i.e., adaptive and/or maladaptive behavior.
    7. showing effective use of advanced communication skills.
    8. utilizing his/her initiative, creativity, and judgment in the delivery of human services within the philosophy and structure of the assigned agency.
    9. displaying competent use of self in counseling situation in settings employed by the agency.
    10. utilizing direct, helpful feedback in both client and supervisory interactions.

Criteria Performance Standard

Student performance in HUS 2949 will be evaluated by the agency and College supervisors based upon the End of Cooperative Education Review Assessment tool.

History of Changes

DBT 12/12/85 Effective 1/15/86 DBT 11/17/88 Effective Session 19891 3 YR C&I Review 1993-94 C&I 9/28/95; DBT 10/95 Effective Session 19951 3 Year Review 19991. 3 Year Review 2003. Reformatted to 2005 Standard by Curriculum Coordinator. Effective 20072(0390).
C&I Approval: 11/13/2007, BOT Approval: 12/17/2007, Effective Term: Fall 2023 (625)

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