HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques

Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course covers the purpose, structure, focus, and techniques employed in effective interviewing. Emphasis is placed on observing, attending, listening, responding, recording, and summarizing of personal histories with instructor supervision. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the basic interviewing skills needed to function in the helping relationship.

Pre-requisite(s): HSE 110 and PSY 150.
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Demonstrate effective interviewing techniques during classroom activities.
Select effective interviewing techniques with which to respond to classroom role plays according to the grading rubric.
Explain how multicultural factors influence the interviewing process during classroom activities according to the grading rubric.
Evaluate the readiness of the client and significant others to participate in treatment in case studies.
Develop constructive therapeutic responses when the client’s behavior is inconsistent with stated recovery goals.