2018 - 2019 Catalog
Program: Social Work

SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATE -- GERONTOLOGY

Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.

(Level I Certificate)

Eastfield only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must complete 25% of the degree requirements at the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.SCWK.GERONTOLOGY C1.SCWK.GERONTOL.19

The aging of the population is one of the most important demographic trends currently affecting the United States. The 60-plus population is growing more rapidly than any other major population group. Individuals who have studied gerontology (study in aging) are in high demand as expanding opportunities exist among individuals who provide direct services to older adults. Gerontology complements a variety of existing degree and certificate programs. Almost every area of study or practice that deals with people or their needs has a branch that is devoted to aging. This certificate will provide specific knowledge and skills in working with and relating to the older population.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

+GERS Elective - must be selected from the following:

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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SOCIAL WORK -- HUMAN SERVICES

Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.

(Level I Certificate)

Eastfield only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: CERT.SWAT.HUMAN.SERV C1.SCWK.HUMAN.SERV

This certificate is designed to assist associate degree majors in Social Work and Substance Abuse to obtain cross training in the delivery of human services to aging clients. Students will choose a concentration in either Substance Abuse or Social Work courses. The certificate will provide majors in these programs to enhance their skills in meeting the social service needs for these populations.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

SCWK 1321	Orientation to Social Services	3
SCWK 2311	Interviewing and Counseling Theories	3
SCWK 2331	Abnormal Behavior	3
GERS 1301	Introduction to Gerontology	3
GERS 1304	Activity Directing I	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
SCWK 1313	Introduction to Social Work	3
		18 15

SEMESTER II

SCWK 2307	Human Behavior and the Social Environment	3
SCWK 1365	Practicum (or Field Experience) - Social Work	3
GERS 1392	Special Topics in Gerontology	3
GERS 1307	Activity Directing II AND	3
SCWK 2301	Assessment and Case Management	3
GERS 2166	Practicum (or Field Experience)-Adult Development and Aging	1
DAAC 2341	Counseling Alcohol and other Drug Addictions	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
SCWK 2305	Special Problems of Youth	3
		16 15

SEMESTER III

SCWK 1365	Practicum (or Field Experience) - Social Work	3
		3

Minimum Hours Required

34 33

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATE -- GENERALIST

Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Eastfield only

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.SOC.WORK.GENERAL AAS.SOC.WORK.GEN.19

The Social Work Associate Program is designed to prepare individuals interested in working with people to obtain entry-level employment in public and private social service agencies. The social service worker is equipped with skills, knowledge, values, and sensitivity to effectively serve human needs in a variety of community settings. Students have the options to select courses that will prepare them to work in general social services or specialized social services for chemical abuse or the aging.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

SCWK 1321	Orientation to Social Services	3
SCWK 2311	Interviewing and Counseling Theories	3
SCWK 2331	Abnormal Behavior	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
PSYC 2301	General Psychology	3
ARTS 1301	Art Appreciation	3
		18 15

SEMESTER II

SCWK 1313	Introduction to Social Work	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
COSC 1301	Introduction to Computing	3
SCWK 2301	Assessment and Case Management	3
+Elective	Designated Social Work Elective	3
SCWK 1305	Group Work Intervention	3
DAAC 2341	Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions	3
		15

SEMESTER III

SCWK 2301	Assessment and Case Management	3
SCWK 1305	Group Work Intervention	3
GERS 1301	Introduction to Gerontology	3
GERS 1304	Activity Directing I	3
GERS 1392	Special Topics in Gerontology	3
+Elective	Designated Social Work Elective (one course)	3
BIOL 1322	Nutrition and Diet Therapy	3
DAAC 2330	Multicultural Counseling	3
		15

SEMESTER IV

SCWK 2307	Human Behavior and the Social Environment	3
SCWK 1365	Practicum (or Field Experience) - Social Work OR	3
GERS 2366	Practicum (or Field Experience)-Adult Development and Aging	(3)
SOCI 1301	Introduction to Sociology	3
SPAN 1300	Beginning Spanish Conversation I OR	3
++Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
BIOL 1322	Nutrition and Diet Therapy	3
		12 15

Minimum Hours Required

60

+Social Work Designated Elective - must be selected from the following:

CRIJ 1307	Crime in America	3
DAAC 1304	Pharmacology of Addiction	3
DAAC 1309	Assessment of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders	3
DAAC 2307	Addicted Family Intervention	3
DAAC 2330	Multicultural Counseling	3
CMSW 1353	Family Intervention Strategies	3
GERS 1310	Social Work and the Aging	3
GERS 1392	Special Topics in Gerontology	3
GERS 1307	Activity Directing II	3
SCWK 2305	Special Problems of Youth	3
SOCI 2340	Drug Use and Abuse	3

++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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