2014-2015 Catalog

HMSV 2310 Prepracticum

2.0 - 1.5 - 2.5

Prerequisite

(7) HMSV 1010 or HMSV 1160; HMSV 1110; HMSV 1120; HMSV 1140; PSYC 1010; ENGL 1010; and FINA 1000 or MATH 1220 or higher

Corequisite

HMSV 2050

Course Description

This course focuses on factors necessary for the successful completion of a practicum. Topics include work behavior and work attitude; developing and writing appropriate goals and objectives; professional presentation and development; informational interviews to gather data about human service organizations and agencies; recognition and management of personal issues that may influence performance as a professional worker; policies, rules, and procedures applicable to the practicum; and volunteering in a human service organization or agency. NOTE: The corequisite HMSV 2050 must be taken concurrently or previously completed.