Social Work, Certificate of Completion
- Academic Year: 2020-2021
- Division / Department: Human Services & Education / Mental Health/Social Work
- Degree Code: MH.SW.CERT
Successful completion of this program opens doors to employment or a better position in social welfare, governmental and community service agencies. Graduates can make significant contributions wherever people are employed to help others with social- and mental health-related situations.
A grade of C or better is required for all mental health courses for graduation.
Marketable Skills
1.Understand basic concepts of populations cared for in the mental health field.
2. Differentiate between various disorders in DWM-5.
3. Identify and describe the tasks and responsibilities of the professional social worker.
Semester I
SCWK 1321 Orientation to Social Service
Course Description× 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) |
3 hours |
DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction
Course Description× 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) |
3 hours |
DAAC 1317 Basic Counseling Skills
Course Description× DAAC 1317 Basic Counseling Skills An overview of basic counseling skills. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
Course Description× 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 Course Description× 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) |
3 hours |
ENGL 1301 Composition I
Course Description× 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) |
3 hours |
15 hours |
Semester II
DAAC 2354 Dynamics of Group Counseling
Course Description× DAAC 2354 Dynamics of Group Counseling Exploration of group counseling skills, techniques, stages of group development, confidentiality, and ethics. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
PSYT 2331 Abnormal Psychology
Course Description× 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) |
3 hours |
ENGL 1302 Composition II
Course Description× 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) |
3 hours |
SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work
Course Description× 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) |
3 hours |
CMSW 1309 Problems of Children and Adolescents
Course Description× 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, mental health including addictive behaviors to promote wellness. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention Course Description× DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention Examination of family systems focusing on the effects of addiction and recovery. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) |
3 hours |
15 hours |
Total hours: | 30 hours |