# Human Services - HMSV (HMSV) courses

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 5 courses

Source: https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/human-services-hmsv

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### HMSV B5 — Human Services Internship

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 18 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of HMSV B40 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, attend a mandatory orientation, and obtain the signature of the Human Services Program Coordinator before enrolling in HMSV B5.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Non-repeatable credit

Study of human services organizations; Work internship under supervision in a human services field; Emphasizes integrating theory with practical application; Participation criteria may vary among the participating human services agencies; Signature of the Program Coordinator is required to register for this class. Note: Eligible interns may take two units per semester until a total of four units (216 hours of field work) has been completed. Two units equal 18 hours seminar and 108 hours field work.

### HMSV B5A — Human Services Level 1

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 18 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of HMSV B40 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/hmsv.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/hmsv.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Non-repeatable credit

This course focuses on the study of human services organizations in conjunction with the field experience under agency supervision in the human services field. This course emphasizes integrating the principles of human services with practical application. Specifically, the student will learn effective communication while assisting clients and agency personnel. Students will also learn how to write reports specific to agency requirements. Students will learn beginning steps involved in case management while simultaneously learning out in the field.

### HMSV B5B — Human Services Level 2

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 18 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of HMSV B5A or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/hmsv.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Non-repeatable credit

This course focuses on the study of human services through field experience gained under agency supervision in Kern County. This course emphasizes advanced principles of human services with practical application. Specifically, the student will learn to discriminate between interview techniques unique to diverse client populations. Students will continue to learn how to write reports specific to agency requirements. Students will learn advanced steps involved in case management including identifying, resolving ethical dilemmas, and evaluating the level of client self-sufficiency while simultaneously interning out in the field.

### HMSV B40 — Introduction to Human Services

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/hmsv.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/hmsv.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Non-repeatable credit

In this course, students will be exposed to a variety of helping institutions and social issues concerning human services and diverse target populations. Emphasis will also be placed on the historical, ethical, and theoretical perspectives of social and public policy, including current controversies concerning institutional and community-based services, and models of service delivery. Students will also learn the vast opportunities for careers in human services.

### HMSV B48WE — Work Experience Education

- **Units:** 1-14
- **Hours:** 54-756 activity hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- 1-14 units per semester for a total of 14 units.
- Limitation on enrollment: Declared major or occupational goal and evaluation of student’s qualifications and objectives.

College credit for human services related learning experiences obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college, and student. One credit hour of community college work shall require a minimum of 54 hours of total student work. Work experience credit may accrue at the rate of 1 to 14 credits per enrollment term for a total of 14 credits. Repetition allowed per Title 5 55253.