Human Services Seminar and Field Experience
HSV 230 (crn 30546) & 235 (crn 30547) & 240 (crn 30548)
Summer 2014
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May 19th, 2014 to August 1, 2014
6:00 PM to 9:50 PM
APC 194
John Reese
APC 276
(630) 466-2461
(630) 897-6329 (urgent issues only please)
(630) 466-5795
jreese@Waubonsee.edu
Blackboard supplemental page go to MYWCC and log in as usual,
REREQUISITES:
Consent of instructor, and completion of “internship application”. Additional requirements for
addiction students—Fieldwork and Seminar II and III, may be taken concurrently with students
2nd. Counseling class-Introduction to substance Abuse, Group Dynamics, one of the two
counseling classes, and Psychopharmacology must be completed. For Human Services students
completion of most courses in Human Services degree or certificate program
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE: General Comments- Your internship is the culmination of your
training here at the Human Services Program of Waubonsee Community College. For students in
the Addictions Counseling Program, your internship experience is required as part of your
preparation for becoming a CADC. In the opinion of your instructors you have progressed
sufficiently in that training and are prepared for this next step. Your internship is a structured
classroom experience, as well as an on-site training experience. At all times you are participating
in your internship activities you are functioning as a student of Waubonsee Community College,
not an employee of the agency you are interning at. Your benefit from the internship will be
acquiring skills that are used in multiple Human Services employment setting. You will perform
all activities at the internship site under close and constant supervision of regular professional
employees, and this instructor. You are not an employee of the agency, and will receive no
employee benefits from that agency, and there is no commitment to employment, however, at the
completion of your internship you internship agency at their discretion may consider you for
employment. You have been given a copy of the Human Services Department’s “internship
guidelines” you must sign an acknowledgement that you have received these guidelines and your
agreement to abide by them at all times. Your grade for this course will be based upon the
instructor’s evaluation of your performance during the internship experience, your site supervisors
evaluation of your performance is a significant part the data used to assign a grade, but there are
other requirements-as outlined below.
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Academic Integrity:
Waubonsee Community College believes that all members of the community (students, faculty,
staff, and administrators) have a responsibility to participate in learning with honesty, respect, and
integrity. For more information, please visit Waubonsee’s Academic Integrity Resources. Students
found committing an act of academic dishonesty as cited in the Student Handbook, including, but
not limited to plagiarism and cheating, misrepresentation of internship hours/experiences, or
violations of ethical standards of ICB or NOSHE shall be subject to disciplinary action. See
Human Services Internship Handbook. In addition, will be referred to the Student Conduct Board
for institutional discipline and/or expulsion.
Americans with Disabilities Act: I wish to fully include persons with disabilities in the course.
Please inform me or the Access Center for Students with Disabilities if you need any special
accommodations in the curriculum, instruction, or assessments of this course to enable you to fully
participate. I will maintain the confidentiality of the information you share with me.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
● HSV 230 Human Services Seminar and Field Experience I
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discuss a variety of topics related to the field of human services;
explain the functioning of a human service agency and its relationship to the human services
network in the community;
integrate and apply knowledge's skills learned during human services class work;
demonstrated techniques and skills common to the practice of human services;
describe how professional ethics are implemented in the field placement agency;
demonstrate appropriate application of theoretical concepts to fieldwork experience;
evaluate his/her own feelings and reactions about the clients served in a human services
agency;
demonstrate effective problem solving skills using scenarios from fieldwork experience;
demonstrate effective use of supervision, and professional support using examples from
fieldwork experience;
identify specific areas of personal and professional growth needed to enter a career in
human services;
determine if the human services field is an appropriate career option.
HSV 235 Human Services Seminar and Field Experience II and HSV 240 Human
Services Seminar and Field Experience III
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demonstrate beginning skills in the twelve core functions of the Alcohol and Other Drug
Abuse Counselor;
summarize the functioning of an addictions counseling agency and its relationship to the
human services network in the community;
integrate and apply knowledge and skills learned during human services/addiction
counseling class work;
apply techniques and skills common to the practice of human services/addiction counseling;
describe how professional ethics are implemented in the field placement agency;
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demonstrate appropriate application of theoretical concepts in fieldwork experience;
evaluate his/her own feelings and reactions about the clients served in a human service
agency;
demonstrate effective problem solving skills using scenarios from fieldwork experience;
demonstrate effective use of supervision, and professional support using examples from
fieldwork experience;
identify specific areas of personal and professional growth needed to enter a career in
human services;
demonstrate individual counseling skills based on the assessment of a substance abuser;
demonstrate a working knowledge of patient rights and federal regulations regarding the
confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse records;
demonstrate group and family counseling skills;
explain the purpose and dynamics of self-help groups based on documented attendance at
open meetings of same;
describe the process of detoxification;
discuss aftercare for substance abusers;
define and list activities designed for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of
addiction.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
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Regular attendance is essential. Missing more than 2 classes will result in lower grade.
Weekly Journal—instructor will discuss at first class
A professional resume is to be written by August 1, 2014 it will be then placed in the
student's file by the end of the semester.
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Internship Evaluation packet is to be completed and submitted by the last August 1, 2014
● For students completing HSV 235 Human Services Fieldwork and Consultation II, normally
this will be an AODA student’s first internship. A professional self-concept paper will be
submitted by August 1, 2014 This paper is to be 2-3 pages (typed if possible). The paper
should include:
HSV 235 Fieldwork I & II
SELF CONCEPT PAPER-Supplemental Instructions
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How did the internship meet/fail to meet your expectations
Significant insights you had about yourself as a person or a counselor in training
during the internship.
Recap some of what you consider to be the most outstanding events or learning
moments of the internship.
A recap how you asses the progress you made on the three goals you developed at
the start of this internship
Evaluation of how you see your strengths and weakness at this stage of your
education
Areas of professional growth during the internship
Assess areas that you feel you need more work on during your next internship
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For students completing HSV 230-Fieldwork and Consultation I or HSV 240 Fieldwork and
Consultation III a Capstone Paper will be completed. A capstone paper is normally
written at the conclusion of a student’s education experience. It is a look back at the history
of your education at Waubonsee, and perhaps the setting of new goals as you enter another
chapter of you education and professional life. See supplemental instructions for this
project. Make a second copy of this paper for your records, capstone papers are not
returned. Students in HSV 235 should also review this material-next semester it will be your
turn to write a capstone paper. The capstone paper is due by August 1, 2014
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Attendance at 3 OPEN twelve-step program meetings is required (addiction students only).
FIELDWORK CONSULTATION:
The instructor will be available before and after class for consultations, or may be reached at the
number above or by e-mail. Students with questions or concerns are encouraged to make contact
with the instructor. Any student with special needs will be accommodated in the most effective and
efficient way possible. If you have special needs, please see the instructor as soon as possible.
Waubonsee Community College has multiple forms of assistance available to students. It is my
intent, and the intent of the College to make this a valuable and productive class for you.
HSV 240 Fieldwork III
CAPSTONE PAPER-Supplemental Instructions
What is a Capstone Paper
The capstone paper is a paper that is to be written at the conclusion of a student’s educational
experience, as a final project. The paper represents a synthesis of the students learning. Another,
less academic way of thinking about this Capstone project is a chance for you to summarize and put
into perspective your addiction training at Waubonsee Community College. Think of this
assignment as a letter you are writing to yourself and the Human Services faculty as a summary of
your education experience. Many things have changed since you walked into your first Human
Services class; we want you to review and evaluate these changes and write what may become your
“time capsule.” Someday we would like you to pick this paper up again and read it again. The
paper will document a part of your journey, and perhaps help put into perspective some current
events in your life.
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Topics to be covered in the Capstone Paper
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What you learned about yourself as a person
What you learned about yourself as a counselor during your training at Waubonsee
Community College
A recap how you asses the progress you made on the goals you had for yourself as
you first began your classes
Evaluation of how you see your various skills (use 12 core functions).
Areas of professional growth during your training at Waubonsee Community
College
Areas of personal growth during your training at Waubonsee Community College
Assess areas that you feel you need more work on.
Assess your feeling regarding the quality of education you received at Waubonsee
Community College
How you incorporate these topics into your Capstone paper is up to you, be as creative as you
would like, but make sure each topic is covered. As you write your paper, recount specific events
and experiences, you had in a class or during your internship to highlight the topic you are
discussing. Also review the various assignments, presentations or projects during you training,
how did some of these assignments help or hinder your growth. Looking back, were there any
outstanding interactions with an instructor, supervisor, fellow student or client that had a lasting
impact on your? If so bring these into your capstone paper
Tips for writing your Capstone Paper
First and perhaps most important, don’t wait till the last week of the semester to start this
paper. Start thinking about it and writing it now.
2. Review your weekly journals from your internships
3. Review your class notes and handouts from the various classes you have completed
4. Talk about writing this paper with other students, friends and family members who have
shared the school experience with you—get their feedback and tap their memory
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