Human Services: Beginning Skills and Competencies
HUM-152-301W
Onondaga Community College
- Semester
- Summer 2026
- Instructor
- M. Niese
- Start Date
- 06-01-2026
- Total Credits
- 3
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Take your class online with SUNY
You will learn the same curriculum as our on-campus students
This course introduces students to the skills and
competencies necessary for professional and
ethical conduct appropriate to career fields in
Human Services. The course addresses the emotional
and psychological stamina needed to work in the
Human Services field; examines the importance of
empathy when assisting individuals, children,
families and people with disabilities in Human
Services settings; and provides students with the
tools to communicate effectively with clients and
other Human Service professionals. Students will
develop critical thinking and problem-solving
skills using case study examples, and receive
training in stress management and coping
techniques to promote wellness.
Prerequisites:
HUM 101 or DSP 145.
Course Area: Humanities
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 06-01-2026 - 08-11-2026
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- Instructor: M. Niese
- Local Course ID: 26SU_ONO_HUM152_1
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