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HMNS 205 - Interviewing and Counseling Skills

(3,0) 3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology or HMNS 102 - Introduction to Social Work & Social Welfare .
The course is designed to provide an opportunity to develop and practice social work competencies and counseling techniques interventions through role playing, self-exploration and case study analysis. Specific emphasis will be given to assessment instruments and processes, professional documentation requirements, interviewing techniques and preliminary counseling skills necessary for field work. In class and independent exercises will focus on the development of effective verbal and written communication skills necessary in human service settings.

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