Copyright: 2023

Virginia Assignment Code: 8264

Suggested Grade Level: 11

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 280

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: FCCLA

Course Description:

Family and Human Services I introduces students to the provision of human services. Students assess needs and examine ethical and professional concerns within the field. Students investigate caring for older adults, managing the home environment, and managing nutrition plans. Students will develop communication skills that are important in the field and explore family and human services careers. This course emphasizes critical thinking and practical problem solving. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Recommended prerequisite(s): Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001 - 8237/8238)

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/human-services/family-and-human-services-i/