FYC 3115 Human Services

Students and people eager to help others.

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Test 3 Study Guide

Test rescheduled for Tuesday 3/25

 

Instructor Information

Suzanna Smith, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Human Development and Family Relations
3041 McCarty Hall D
(352) 392-2202 x 255
sdsmith@ufl.edu

Teaching Assistant

Lynn Max
3086 McCarty B
392-2202 x 279

Meeting Information and Times

Section 8282

227 NSC (Nuclear Science)
T 2-3 (8:30-10:25)
R 3 (9:35-10:25)

Office Hours

Dr. Smith Mon. 1-4 p.m. or by appointment
Ms. Max Wed. 10:15 a.m.-1:15 pm
 

Prerequisites

Junior or Senior Standing and PSY 2012 or SYG 2000
 

Course Description

An in-depth look at human services that assist children and families. This includes income support, child welfare, community mental health, elder care, and family support programs offered through human services agencies. Emphasizes the development of professional helping skills for working with children and families.
 

Course Goals

To help to prepare students to be effective human services professionals by providing information that will increase students’ knowledge about human service organizations and programs directed at children and families; and skill-building opportunities that will enhance the student’s professional helping skills.