5 credits
In the 21st century, human services professional practitioners must be adept at working with a diverse range of families to assess their needs and connect them with appropriate resources. In this course, students explore the skills needed to build relationships with families, as well as the cultural, ethical, and legal considerations inherent in those relationships. Students directly apply their knowledge and skills to family scenarios and ultimately generate an in-depth plan for one fictional family. Students also consider human services careers associated with children and families that they may work toward.