SOC 273+ - Ethics in Human Services Practicum

3 credits

Provides an opportunity for experiential learning that prepares students for practice in the various areas of specialization in human services. Students select a human services agency with faculty facilitation and supervision. The practicum will provide first-hand experience in the issues of providing services to clients, including an emphasis on the examination of legal and ethical standards, analysis of ethical dilemmas in practice, and consequences of ethical violations in the various areas of human services and addiction. [AS NEEDED] 1 hour lecture per week and 90 practicum hours per semester.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 171 and 6 credits in human services (SOC, PSC, MLH) courses.