Social Service (SOCS.S.STC)
- Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
- Department: Social Work
The Social Service Short-Term Certificate is designed to provide the tools needed for employees and volunteer leaders in human service agencies and nonprofit organizations, emphasizing communication skills, analysis of social problems, and an understanding of the social welfare system. Students will be introduced to careers in social work, mental health, and chemical dependency; and will be eligible for their Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant (CDCA) Phase 1 upon completion.
Program Accreditation
N/A
Curriculum
SWK 1213 Introduction to Social Welfare
3 Credits
COM 2206 Interpersonal Communication
3 Credits
SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology
3 Credits
SWK 2207 Anti-Oppressive Social Work
3 Credits
ENG 1101 English Composition I
3 Credits
MHT 1130 Fundamentals of Addiction Counseling CDCA Preliminary
3 Credits
SWK 1206 Introduction to Social Work
3 Credits
SOC 1115 Sociology of Marriage & Family
3 Credits
MHT 2138 Ethical Issues in the Helping Professions
2 Credits