This course is designed for students enrolled in the Associates to Applied Science (A.A.S.) program in Human Services. Students will be introduced to the broad field of human services within an interdisciplinary context with a specific focus on helping people meet their basic needs. Students will be exposed to the various roles, functions and practice settings of the profession. Social problems and target populations will be explored within a culturally sensitive lens. Different theoretical orientations will be presented using an experiential learning approach that emphasizes the need to pursue a strength-based approach in the helping process.