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 Fall 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

3 Sections Offered

HUM-109, Section 180

CRN #27412
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 09, Room 262
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Monday, Wednesday
6:00 pm - 7:40 pm
Field ExperienceOff Campus Location
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026TBA
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 09, Room 262
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday
6:00 pm - 7:40 pm
Type Field Experience
Location Off Campus Location
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time TBA

HUM-109, Section CC1

CRN #27413
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 600
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Tuesday, Thursday
2:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Field ExperienceOff Campus Location
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026TBA
Type Lecture
Location Downtown Campus
Room 600
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
2:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Type Field Experience
Location Off Campus Location
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time TBA

HUM-109, Section SL1

CRN #27414
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

27

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
Field ExperienceOff Campus Location
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026TBA
LectureOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026N/A
Type Field Experience
Location Off Campus Location
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time TBA
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A