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Degree Plans - Social Work - Human Services Certificate (Archived)

SOCIAL WORK -- HUMAN SERVICES

Eastfield only

(Certificate)

  • 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

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 Long Term Care Activity Directing I 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
18

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 Long Term Care Activity Directing II AND 3
GERS 2166 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Adult Development and Aging 1
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
16
Minimum Hours Required 34
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