Course Descriptions
Principles of Human Services
Principles of Human Services uses knowledge and skills in family studies and human development to enhance personal development, foster quality relationships, promote wellness of family members, and manage multiple adult roles. This course introduces students to careers in counseling and mental health, child development, family and community, personal care services and consumer services.
Child Development
This course examines the development of children focusing on common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones from conception through adolescence.Students participate in a Reality Works Baby Simulator project, prepare nutritious kid-friendly snacks, investigate careers that work with children and have the opportunity to certify in infant, child and adult CPR.
Child Guidance (Internship)
This course is an internship course that addresses the knowledge and skills related to child growth and guidance. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children, strengthen a culturally diverse society, and pursue careers related to the care, guidance, and education of children, including those with special needs.
Practicum in Human Services (Internship)
Practicum provides a unique experience that allows students the opportunity to participate in a learning environment that combines classroom instruction with real business and industry career experiences through an internship. Students will gain academic and career preparation to pursue high demand and high skill careers.
