Social Services Course Descriptions

Social Services Course Descriptions

SOCS 1010 Intro to Social Work Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
An introduction and orientation to the field of social work. Topics include professional values and ethics, diverse population groups served, and the historical development and present structure of social services.

SOCS 1020 Human Behavior Social Environ Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of human motivation and the impact of the social environment on human behavior. Topics include development of socialization skills and coping mechanisms necessary for effectively functioning in social contexts.

SOCS 2010 Soc Svcs for Children & Youth Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of the special needs of children and youth. Topics include the social services that are available to meet those needs.

SOCS 2020 Theories/Methods Soc Svc Prac Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of the theories, methods, and skills of professional practice, including adversarial, conciliatory, developmental, and restorative processes. Emphasis on the team approach and techniques of casework with individuals and groups. Prerequisite: SOCS 1010

SOCS 2025 Survey of Counseling Theories Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A comparative analysis of the major theoretical approaches to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Topics include psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive behavioral, gestalt, transactional analysis, and rational emotive and family systems therapy.

SOCS 2035 Alcohol & Drug Abuse Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of the social issues involved in alcohol and drug abuse and the assessment of sociological theories of alcohol and drug abuse, its prevention, and remediation.

SOCS 2045 Family Systems Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
An examination of the interpersonal interaction patterns existing in families and of the problems experienced by families in contemporary American society. Topics include the examination of emotional and physical abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, alternative life styles, and changing gender roles.

SOCS 2055 Soc Work Interviewing Skills Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
An introduction to interviewing skills and techniques in Social Work. Course content focuses on accommodating the cultural and psychological needs of a diverse client population. Prerequisites: SOCS 1010

SOCS 2060 Field Practicum Syllabus
5 Credits 5 Class Hours
An opportunity for the student to have direct professional experience in the field of social services. Students complete a minimum of 150 clock hours of field work in a social service agency approved by the Department and will be supervised by both an on-site mentor and a college practicum supervisor. Students are also required to attend all scheduled seminar meetings. Prerequisites: Completion of 30 hours of major core courses or instructor permission

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		Social Services Course Descriptions SOCS 1010 Intro to Social Work Syllabus 3 Credits 3 Class Hours An introduction and orientation to the field of social work. Topics include professional values and ethics, diverse population groups served, and the historical development and present structure of social services. SOCS 1020 Human Behavior Social Environ Syllabus 3 Credits 3 Class Hours A study of human motivation and the impact of the social environment on human behavior. Topics include development of socialization skills and coping mechanisms necessary for effectively functioning in social contexts. SOCS 2010 Soc Svcs for Children & Youth Syllabus 3 Credits 3 Class Hours A study of the special needs of children and youth. Topics include the social services that are available to meet those needs. SOCS 2020 Theories/Methods Soc Svc Prac Syllabus 3 Credits 3 Class Hours A study of the theories, methods, and skills of professional practice, including adversarial, conciliatory, developmental, and restorative processes. Emphasis on the team approach and techniques of casework with individuals and groups. Prerequisite: SOCS 1010 SOCS 2025 Survey of Counseling Theories Syllabus 3 Credits 3 Class Hours A comparative analysis of the major theoretical approaches to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Topics include psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive behavioral, gestalt, transactional analysis, and rational emotive and family systems therapy. SOCS 2035 Alcohol & Drug Abuse Syllabus 3 Credits 3 Class Hours A study of the social issues involved in alcohol and drug abuse and the assessment of sociological theories of alcohol and drug abuse, its prevention, and remediation. SOCS 2045 Family Systems Syllabus 3 Credits 3 Class Hours An examination of the interpersonal interaction patterns existing in families and of the problems experienced by families in contemporary American society. Topics include the examination of emotional and physical abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, alternative life styles, and changing gender roles. SOCS 2055 Soc Work Interviewing Skills Syllabus 3 Credits 3 Class Hours An introduction to interviewing skills and techniques in Social Work. Course content focuses on accommodating the cultural and psychological needs of a diverse client population. Prerequisites: SOCS 1010 SOCS 2060 Field Practicum Syllabus 5 Credits 5 Class Hours An opportunity for the student to have direct professional experience in the field of social services. Students complete a minimum of 150 clock hours of field work in a social service agency approved by the Department and will be supervised by both an on-site mentor and a college practicum supervisor. Students are also required to attend all scheduled seminar meetings. Prerequisites: Completion of 30 hours of major core courses or instructor permission [Return to Course Descriptions Index] [Return to Catalog Table of Contents]