HUM-109: Introduction to Helping Skills
- 6 Credit Hours
- Education and Human Services Department
- Fall 2026
Course Description
Introduction to basic helping skills in human services and pertinent topics relating to the helping process. 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. Students must have satisfied any placement or pre-requisites to be at ENG 101 level.
Prerequisites
ENG 101 ready and HUM 100.
Register for this CourseHUM-109 Sections for Fall 2026
3 Sections Offered
HUM-109, Section 180
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 262 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Monday, Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:40 pm |
| Field Experience | Off Campus Location | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | TBA |
| 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
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Downtown Campus Room 600 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Tuesday, Thursday 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm |
| Field Experience | Off Campus Location | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | TBA |
| 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
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Experience | Off Campus Location | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | TBA |
| Lecture | Online | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | N/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 |