Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Human Services 193V
HSER 193V
Course Title
Work Practicum & Discussion
in Community Service
Credits
2-4 Variable
Date of Outline
October 25, 2005
2. Course Description
Supervised work experience.
Provides individualized in-service
training in community services.
Includes weekly seminar giving
students opportunity to discuss
practicum experiences.
Responsibilities to increase with
Each credit.
3. Contact Hours/Type
1 Lecture
Practicum hours vary
4. Prerequisites
Permission of instructor required to
enroll in this course; and HSER 110;
HSER 140; ENG 100.
Corequisites
None
Recommended Preparation
None
Approved by _____________________________________ Date________________
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5. General Course Objectives
To provide individualized supervised work experience, with a weekly seminar to
reflect on and share experiences and how they relate to information provided in
previous coursework. Responsibilities and depth of personal goals increase with
added credits.
6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7, Recommended Course Content.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
a) Articulate the mission, history, and services of the placement agency.
b) Examine personal attitudes, beliefs, and feelings concerning clients and coworkers.
c) Articulate a working understanding of the strengths-perspective in service
provision.
d) Demonstrate ability to work under a supervisor and with fellow staff members
in carrying out agency services.
e) Demonstrate ability to relate effectively with clients and peers during delivery
of services.
f) Analyze career interests through reading, discussion, and hands-on exposure
to the different tasks and jobs in human services.
g) Identify and write personal learning objectives in measurable terms.
h) Discuss diversity, ethical, and legal issues related to human service work.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6, Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Student Learning
Outcomes.
Practicum placement of 5 –15 hours/week. Each 5 hours/week is one credit.
1-3 Weeks:
Overview/site orientation (a, b, c, f,
g)
2-8 Weeks:
Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge
(ASK) and ethics (b, c, d, e, g, h)
2-4 Weeks:
Diverse populations/issues (a, b, c, f,
g, h)
2-4 Weeks:
Micro, mezzo, and macro influences
(a, c, f, h)
1-6 Weeks:
Using supervision (a, b, c, d, e, f, g,
h)
SOSE 193V – 3/04 rev. 10/05
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8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is to be
offered fromthose then currently available in the field.
Examples:
Getting the Most From Your Human Service Internship: Learning From
Experience. Kiser. 2000. Brooks/Cole.
The Helping Relationship: Process and Skills, 7th Ed. Brammer & McDonald.
Allyn & Bacon. 1999.
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited
to:
Attendance and participation (includes placement)
Journals, logs, papers
Learning objectives and evaluation
In class experiential exercises
50-75%
20-40%
5-10%
5-15%
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods vary considerably with instructors, and specific
instructional methods will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the
course. Suggested techniques might include, but are not limited to:
Written and oral examinations and quizzes
In-class exercises (role playing, etc.)
Homework assignments
Group and individual projects
Projects and research (written reports and/or oral class presentations)
Lecture
Class discussions
Guest lecturers
Audio, visual and internet presentations
Other techniques (Service Learning, Co-op, Self-paced, etc.)
SOSE 193V – 3/04 rev. 10/05