SCWK 1321 Orientation to Social Service

Introduction to the basic concepts, information, and practices within the field of social services.

Topics include the historical development of social services, populations served by social service workers, and review of current treatment and/or services.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction

Emphasizes pharmacological effects of addiction, tolerance, dependence, cross addiction, drug interaction, withdrawal, and recovery.

Describes the psychological and physiological effects of substance use and behaviors.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

DAAC 1317 Basic Counseling Skills

An overview of basic counseling skills. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology

The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect each other.

Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related research methods of sociology.

Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity, and deviance.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

PSYC 2301 General Psychology

General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

NOTE: Must have passed the reading portion of the TSI Assessment or have credit for INRW 0402. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 1301 Composition I

Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively.

Emphasis is on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus is on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communication, and critical analysis.

Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing or the equivalent.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

DAAC 2354 Dynamics of Group Counseling

Exploration of group counseling skills, techniques, stages of group development, confidentiality, and ethics.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

PSYT 2331 Abnormal Psychology

Examination and assessment of the symptoms, etiology, and treatment procedures of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

ENGL 1302 Composition II

Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts.

Emphasis is on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 or its equivalent with a grade of C or better or consent of division chair.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work

An overview of the history and development of social work as a profession. The course is designed to foster a philosophical, historical, and critical understanding of the social work profession, including social work values, ethics, and areas of practice utilized under a Generalist Intervention Model. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

CMSW 1309 Problems of Children and Adolescents

Examine common problems and evaluate effective intervention models of at-risk children and youth.

Topics include: social, family, educational systems impact, juvenile delinquency, teen sexuality, and addictive behaviors.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention

Examination of family systems focusing on the effects of addiction and recovery.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)