About Human Services and Education & Training

Human Services

"It takes a special kind of person to work in Human Services. Individuals who choose this pathway tend to be motivated by the desire to assist others. Psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, health aides, cosmetologists, and others who tend to the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of people are successful in Human Services. They offer helping hands to everyone from babies in child-care centers to seniors in long-term care facilities. The work is sometimes challenging, but the reward of knowing you have improved someone’s life is immense. If you feel a calling to serve others, feel comfortable caring for people, or want to improve your community, then Human Services may be the right career choice for you."

-excerpts from the 2020-21 FBISD High School Course Selection Guide

Campus-Level Courses

Human Services

Principles of Human Services
Offered In: 9–11 • Prerequisites: None
Description: Students will investigate different careers that involve helping and serving people. This course provides hands-on experience in the career fields of counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community services, fashion and interior design, and entrepreneurial pathways. Students will also develop strong career traits in management, budgetary practices, and nutrition. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

Human Growth and Development
Offered In: 9–12 • Prerequisites: Principles of Human Services
Description: Human Growth and Development is an examination of human development across the lifespan with emphasis on research, theoretical perspectives, and common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones through hands-on activities and discussion. The course covers material that is generally taught in a postsecondary, one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.

Counseling and Mental Health (Advanced CTE Course)
Offered In: 10-12 • Prerequisites: Human Growth and Development
Description: In Counseling and Mental Health, students explore the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environments. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations on their actions and responsibilities, and the implications of their actions. Students understand how professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities.

Family and Community Services (Advanced CTE Course)
Offered In: 11-12 • Prerequisites: Counseling and Mental Health
Description: Family and Community Services is a laboratory-based course designed to involve students in realistic and meaningful community-based activities through direct service or service-learning experiences. Students are provided opportunities to interact with and provide services to individuals, families, and the community through community or volunteer services. Emphasis is placed on developing and enhancing organizational and leadership skills and characteristics.