{ "college": "merced-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "HMSV", "name": "Human Services", "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-art-social-science/courses/hmsv-courses", "courses": [ { "code": "HMSV-20", "subject": "HMSV", "number": "20", "title": "Social Welfare and Social Work", "units": "3", "hours": "3 hours lecture", "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "A practical and general study of theoretical concepts and institutional frameworks that guide social welfare policy and practice. This course provides an overview of the social work profession and the social welfare system within which it operates, including federal, state, and county organizations. Students will also review employment opportunities and requirements in social welfare. (12/25)", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/hmsv/#hmsv-20", "subject": "HMSV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/hmsv/#hmsv-20", "subject": "HMSV" } ] }, { "code": "HMSV-21", "subject": "HMSV", "number": "21", "title": "Human Behavior and the Helping Process", "units": "3", "hours": "3 hours lecture", "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course examines the history and philosophies of human services; identifies what constitutes genuine and empathic relationships; analyzes the role of conflict in individual and societal systems; demonstrates a broad range of relevant communication skills and strategies and assists students in designing integrated services using innovative practices in diverse settings. The course includes components on personality development; social and political influences that shape interactive behavior, and guidelines for identifying normal and exceptional behavior, as well as, practical ways of helping people who have problems in living. (12/25)", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/hmsv/#hmsv-21", "subject": "HMSV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/hmsv/#hmsv-21", "subject": "HMSV" } ] }, { "code": "HMSV-22", "subject": "HMSV", "number": "22", "title": "Survey and Utilization of Community Resources", "units": "3", "hours": "3 hours lecture", "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to introduce students who are seeking careers in Human Services to community resources that facilitate the helping process. Students will become acquainted with various agencies, organizations (profit & nonprofit), and institutions that offer promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation within the community. Other components of this course address the importance of advocating for community empowerment, participation, and change. Students will also begin the process of gaining a sense of self in relationship to community, and develop an understanding of social dynamics as they relate to power structures. (12/25)", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/hmsv/#hmsv-22", "subject": "HMSV" } ] }, { "code": "HMSV-24", "subject": "HMSV", "number": "24", "title": "Work Experience in Human Services", "units": "1-8", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course enables students to earn college credit for learning or improving skills or knowledge on-the-job. Fifty-four (54) hours, either paid or volunteer, are required per unit of credit attempted. Students must have an established work site in human services before enrolling in the course. (2/24)", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 4, "open": 4, "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/hmsv/#hmsv-24", "subject": "HMSV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 4, "open": 4, "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/hmsv/#hmsv-24", "subject": "HMSV" } ] }, { "code": "HMSV-41", "subject": "HMSV", "number": "41", "title": "Case Management", "units": "3", "hours": "3 hours lecture", "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to give the student an introduction to case management skills, including screening, assessment, treatment planning, and referral support. (12/25)", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/hmsv/#hmsv-41", "subject": "HMSV" } ] }, { "code": "HMSV-42", "subject": "HMSV", "number": "42", "title": "Introduction to Counseling Skills", "units": "3", "hours": "3 hours lecture", "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is oriented to counseling clients within the field of human services. Course work is designed to give the student an introduction to counseling theory and classroom experience in applying basic counseling skills. (12/25)", "notes": [], "offered": [] }, { "code": "HMSV-43", "subject": "HMSV", "number": "43", "title": "Ethics in Counseling", "units": "3", "hours": "3 hours lecture", "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course focuses on professional responsibilities in the field of human services. Awareness of state and federal laws and regulations, and the codes of conduct governing counseling in the human services are examined. Effective approaches and the examination of legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities and referral practices of the counselor will also be presented. (12/25)", "notes": [], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/hmsv/#hmsv-43", "subject": "HMSV" } ] }, { "code": "HMSV-44", "subject": "HMSV", "number": "44", "title": "Leadership and Counseling in Groups", "units": "3", "hours": "3 hours lecture", "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is an introduction to the dynamics of group counseling. The group will study itself (under supervision) and learn various leadership skills. The factors involved in problems of communication, effective emotional responses and personal growth will be highlighted. (12/25)", "notes": [], "offered": [] } ] }