HSER 120 - Group Facilitation Skills

5 Credits

In the human services field, professionals have many opportunities to engage with clients and colleagues in group settings. Human services professionals lead planning committees, educational workshops, support groups, and group counseling sessions. This course will introduce students to the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to successfully facilitate different types of groups.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Professional technical students in Human Services. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals currently employed human services.
Active Date 20240401T16:21:00

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Introduction to group work
Group types, stages, and purpose
Basic facilitation skills for group leaders
Practice facilitating groups
Ethical and legal issues related to group work

Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately explain the differences between types of groups common in the human services field.

Incorporate group leadership skills into role playing scenarios.

Practice facilitating different types of groups.

Articulate how professional ethics, personal values, and cultural responsiveness impact group work in human services agencies.