Minneapolis Community and Technical College · Courses
HSER
16 courses with the subject HSER, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HSER 1001Introduction to Human Services
and Career Assessment 4.00 credits (4.00 lec) This course combines a basic overview of human- services knowledge with self-assessment exercises to help you evaluate your choice to work in the helping professions. Topics include the human services field and profession, the history of human services, future trends, and multicultural perspective. This knowledge is combined with exercises, some small group work, and experiential learning to help you assess your personal attitudes, values, and interests in the field. Community service project outside of class may be required. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; and placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051. 414
(4.00 lec) In this course, you are introduced to a microskills model for learning beginning-level counseling skills. The model emphasizes joining, challenging, and addressing problem-management stages in addition to responding to interpersonal communication style differences. You will practice skills in small groups in class supervised by the instructor and in media-recorded role-plays, which are critiqued in class by the instructor and peer evaluator groups. By the end of the course, you will use the skills effectively to conduct basic counseling interviews. Lab time required outside of class. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: HSER 1001.
(1.00 lec) This course systematically examines a current issue (often a problem or target population) in the field of human services that is timely and important. The course will offer a definition of the topic, historical background, current data and research on the topic, and possible solutions and action plans if a problem has been defined. This Human Services elective course is offered occasionally with varied issues as the focus. You may take this course only once, regardless of topic. of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
(2.00 lec) This course systematically examines a current issue (often a problem or target population) in the field of human services that is timely and important. The course will offer a definition of the topic, historical background current data and research on the topic, and possible solutions and action plans if a problem has been defined. This Human Services elective course is offered occasionally with varied issues as the focus. You may take this course only once, regardless of topic. of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
(2.00 lec) This course provides the theoretical background to systems change, as well as the practical application to implement such change at the individual and community levels. You will study theories and strategies for change from a systems perspective and apply them to a real problem in human services. Must be taken A–F. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: HSER 1001.
(2.00 lec) This course focuses on the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to work effectively with youth. You will learn about basic human behavior related to youth, youth leadership, basic methods of counseling and youth advocacy with an emphasis on individual values in working with youth. of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
(3.00 lec) This course provides theory and supervised practice in group counseling. Topics include types and purposes of groups, group process, forming a group, group stages and stage-appropriate group leadership skills, membership issues, and professional and ethical group conduct. You will participate in a group as a member and co-leader. You will study and practice basic communication skills to improve your listening and verbal skills in a group. (2.0) or above. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: HSER 1105.
(4.00 lec) This course introduces and provides practice in a case management model, including intake, assessment, goal-setting, referral, clinical writing, record-keeping and evaluation. You will create a case file and learn about ethical guidelines and the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). (2.0) or above. 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
*HSER 2006 Internship for Community Healthcare Worker 4.00 HSER 2005 Internship Seminar 1.00 General Education Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas 8.00 TOTAL CREDITS: 15.00
(1.00 lec) This course is a biweekly meeting on campus for students currently engaged in their Human Services internships (HSER 2004 or HSER 2006). In this seminar, you will participate in a supportive forum with MCTC faculty advisors to discuss your internship progress and concerns and to explore common issues in the field. (2.0) or above. 416
