SWK Human And Social Service (SWK)

This course provides an overview of the social welfare system spanning the last two hundred years. The dynamics of the various social, political, and philosophical ideas are examined as they have affected the social welfare system in the United States and social work as a profession. Students become familiar with the structure and function of current social service delivery systems. Students are required to volunteer for 15 hours in a social service setting and complete required documentation. Students are required to complete a background check during the semester in which the class is taken. TAG OSS030 approved Spring 2012.

Fosters development of focused and group interviewing skills and examines principles and practices relating to the entire case management process. Assessment and documentation cover a diverse range of professional human and social service settings, emphasizing compliance to professional and governmental standards.

This course provides students with an understanding of the impact of alcohol and drugs on American society and the role of the social service professional in educating, supporting and assisting clients with treatment options/resources. Topics include common stereotypes, myths, attitudes, interventions, treatment options and co-dependency. To successfully complete this course, students are required to attend two (2) 12-step meetings and complete the written assignments related to the meetings. CTAG approved CTBH002, effective summer 2022

This course provides a comprehensive study of human behavior from a life span perspective. A systems approach is used with special attention to the role of the social service professional and the social service system.

Group theory, structure and interaction are explored, with emphasis on personal insight into how the individual is affected by and influences the group process. Facilitation of team-building, group life stages and factors that impede/enhance group effectiveness are examined. An experiential format requires application of course principles to group activities.

This course focuses on the assessment and documentation processes practiced in a diverse range of human and social services settings. Students will apply the theory and practice skills from Methods I through exercises using focused and group interviewing skills. Students will apply documentation skills using traditional written case notes and computer based formats.

An examination of the historical, social, cultural, organizational and political factors related to poverty in the U.S. and their impact on social service programs. Social and personal dimensions of life and poverty in urban and rural areas will be explored.

Course provides students with the basic understanding of victimization and theories and practice of intervention. Issues such as risk factors, legal issues, and intervention strategies of child abuse, spousal abuse, elder abuse and co-dependency will be introduced.

This course provides comparisons of the theoretical basis of social work and law. Basic terminology, principles, organization and procedures of law will be explored along with the relationships of the two professions-law and social work.

This course provides information on national, state, and local social services that meet the needs of the elderly, their families, their communities and the institutions serving them and their families. Includes an examination of current societal policy and programs to meet the needs of the elderly and a basic orientation to the roles of various personnel in agencies. Students are required to complete 10 observation hours in settings that serve the elderly.