REH 120 - Introduction to Social Services

This is an introductory course to the wide range of rehabilitation and social services professions, services and populations. The focus of the course is on the foundation and philosophy of rehabilitation and the social services. Students study professions (e. g. counseling and social work); services (e. g. child protection, probation/parole, community support), and populations (e. g. as juveniles, elderly, persons with mental illness and persons with addiction). The course includes a field experience component. Course Typically Offered: Every year.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 4