HDFS 275 - Foundational Helping Skills
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2027-01-20 | - |
Program Overview
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Course Details
HDFS 275 - Foundational Helping Skills
Course Description
Introduction to helping skills in healthcare and human service settings, including strength-based techniques to support clients and opportunities and challenges related to the well-being of helping professionals. Exploration of ethical practices, including boundaries, scope of practice, and collaboration as well as the impact of culture, bias, and equity in working with individuals, couples, and families.
Course Learning Objectives
- Identify and demonstrate helping skills and modalities relevant to assessment and intervention.
- Identify HDFS-related careers and settings in which helping skills are relevant.
- Describe ethical considerations for the provision of appropriate care.
- Demonstrate awareness of culture, equity, and bias in the provision of psychosocial support.
- Describe challenges and opportunities related to well-being of helping professionals.
Prerequisite
HDFS 101 (Lifespan Development (GT-SS3)) or PSY 100 (General Psychology (GT-SS3))
Textbooks and Materials
Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.
Instructors
Lilyana Ortega
Dr. Ortega is an assistant professor in the HDFS department. She has been at CSU for two years but previously taught at the University of Maine and CU Boulder. Dr. Ortega’s research interests include evaluation of prevention and intervention programs for high-risk youth and restorative justice approaches.
Section 801 (Online)
Registration Details
Registration ends Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Course Schedule
- Date: Jan 20 - May 10, 2026 (16 wks.)
- Time: Asynchronous
Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines
- 100% tuition and fees refunded: February 4, 2026
- 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: March 23, 2026
- No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: April 17, 2026
Tuition
$1,470
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