HUM-109: Introduction to Helping Skills

Course Description

Introduction to basic helping skills in human services. Examination of professional ethics in helping relationships. Examination of self-awareness and development of beginning active listening skills including, but not limited to, observing, listening, questioning, and challenging in helping relationships. Introducing concepts of empathy, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard.Students will complete an experiential learning portion totaling 80 hours of field work. Students will explore and gain hands-on practical experience in a community agency based on their interests and goals and participate in discussion and analysis of field work experiences.

Prerequisites

Satisfied any placement or pre-requisites to be at ENG 101 level.

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HUM-109 Sections for Spring 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

3 Sections Offered

HUM-109, Section CC1

CRN #36119
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

27

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureDowntown Campus
Room 604
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Monday, Wednesday
10:30 am - 12:10 pm
Field ExperienceOff Campus Location
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026TBA
Type Lecture
Location Downtown Campus
Room 604
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday
10:30 am - 12:10 pm
Type Field Experience
Location Off Campus Location
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time TBA

HUM-109, Section SL1

CRN #36120
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

27

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
Field ExperienceOnline
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026N/A
LectureOnline
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026N/A
Type Field Experience
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A

HUM-109, Section 180

CRN #36197
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

27

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 11, Room 103
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 pm - 7:40 pm
Field ExperienceOff Campus Location
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026TBA
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 11, Room 103
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
6:00 pm - 7:40 pm
Type Field Experience
Location Off Campus Location
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time TBA