IES 103 - Philosophy of Helping

This course engages foundational concerns of the helping professions from individual, communal, and societal perspectives. Questions explored in this course include; As a society, how do we provide help in ways that are empowering and authentic for those being helped? What are the tensions that inevitably arise when we try to formalize the helping relationship? In addition to exploring the skills that lead to caring, competent, and effective practice, students will develop a personal philosophy of helping that is critical and reflective. Some sections may be restricted to IES majors and IES and DIST minors only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits