SHS 100 - Career and College Success: Human Services

3.0 Credits
This course is designed to enhance student success and transition into or return to college within the human services field. It emphasizes self-assessment, goal-setting, effective study habits, campus resources and education planning as well as exploration of career development and opportunities within human services. Additional topics include diversity, team building, wellness, academic honesty, and the use of online tools to aid in academic success.
Prerequisite Placement into ENGLP 093 or AENGL 093.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the use of learning strategies to comprehend, retain, and apply class content.
Identify, access, and navigate college resources that lead to program success and can inform decisions regarding career paths within the Human Services field.
Identify individual strengths, skills, characteristics, and interests in order to pursue personal, academic, and career goals.
Identify possible career choices and academic pathways for selected human services careers, including the difference between professional/technical and transfer degrees.
Apply effective communication skills when engaging with peers, instructors, and the college community within a culturally diverse environment and in preparation for entering the work force in social and human services, addiction studies, and/or family support studies.

Course Typically Offered
Summer, Winter