Los costos de la calidad

The Human Services curriculum empowers individuals and families across the life span to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse, global society. The relationship between work and family is the unique focus of Human Services. The department offers courses designed to prepare students for the world of work and life.

FIFTEEN RELATED CAREERS

Family, School or Career Counselor Child Care Specialist

Dietitian

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Fashion Designer

Child Psychologist Hotel/Motel Manager Home Furnishings Buyer Cosmetologist

Marketing Research Analyst

Merchandise Display Artist Public Relations Specialist Manicurist

Professional Educator Social Worker

Child Development (C452) ½ Credit

Grade Level: 10-12 Level Grade Points

Prerequisite: Recommended, Principles of Human Services

This technical laboratory course addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children.

Social Action () 1 Credit

Grade Level: 12 Level Grade Points

Prerequisite: None

This course is a one-year program designed to teach students about social action and responsibility. In addition to working collaboratively at school, each student will also work for a selected non-profit organization throughout the school year, thus accruing four hours of volunteer service each week. Students will design and implement a Social Action Project to better their community and non-profit organization.

Introduction to Cosmetology (C456) ½ Credit

Grade Level: 9-12 Level Grade Points

Prerequisite: None

In Introduction to Cosmetology, students will be introduced through lecture to the field of cosmetology and nail technology. The intro class is designed to give students a clear understanding of the subject matter and procedures of cosmetology and nail technology, along with the policies of the Humble ISD cosmetology department. In addition, students will receive training in customer services, professionalism and working with other students. It is

recommended for any student planning on entering Cosmetology I & II, for licensure. All intro students must obtain a permit from the Texas Department of License and Registration. This is a one-time fee ($25) and the hours obtained will carry over into Cosmetology I & II.

Cosmetology I & II (C458) (C460) (located at HHS) 3 Credits

Grade Level: 10-12 Level Grade Points

Prerequisite: Application approval

This is a two-year course designed for students who would like to enter the field of cosmetology. This is a state licensing program in cooperation with the Texas Cosmetology Commission. Students must earn 1,000 hours in theory and practical applications in the laboratory provided, and 500 hours in other specified courses such as biology, chemistry, and mathematics for a total of 1,500 hours. Upon the satisfactory completing of the 1,500 hours students are expected to take the Texas Cosmetology Commission State Board Exam to become certified as a cosmetologist. KHS, AHS, KPHS, & SCHS students may be transported to take the course (A.M. class only). All students must obtain a permit from The Texas Department of License & Regulations. This is a one-time fee and must be obtained before hours are accumulated. (If a student took the intro class, they will use the permit obtained from that class) Students are also required to purchase a cosmetology kit.

COURSE LISTINGS

HUMAN SERVICES

Nail Technician (C464) (located at HHS) 2 Credits

Grade Level: 11-12 Level Grade Points

Prerequisite: Application approval

This is a two-year course designed for students who would like to specialize as a nail technician. This is a state licensing program in cooperation with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Students must earn 600 hours in theory and practical applications in the laboratory provided. Upon the satisfactory completing of the 600 hours students are expected to take the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation State Board Exam to become certified as a nail technician. All students must obtain a permit from The Texas Department of License &

Regulations. This is a one-time fee and must be obtained before hours are accumulated. Students are also required to purchase a text book and kit.

Practicum in Human Services (C454) 2 Credits

Grade Level: 12 Level Grade Points

Prerequisite: Application approval, transportation required 2 or more courses in a sequence

Practicum in Human Services provides occupationally specific training and focuses on the development of consumer services, early childhood development and services, counseling and mental health services, and family and community services careers. Content for Practicum in Human Services is designed to meet the occupational preparation needs and interests of students and should be based upon the knowledge and skills selected from two or more courses in a coherent sequence in the human services cluster as well as the essential knowledge and skills described in subsection (c) of this section for communication, critical thinking, problem solving, information technology, ethical and legal responsibilities, leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurship. This practicum may be paid or non-paid. This is for the serious student who wants to focus on a specific career interest.

Principles of Human Services (C450) 1 Credit

Grade Level: 9-12 Level Grade Points

Prerequisite: None

This laboratory course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand human services careers.