SWHS 110

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES

3 UNITS

Grade Only

Recommended Preparation: ENGL 115 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Introduces students to social welfare and the societal institutions in the United States that structure the provision of social services. Covers a historical perspective on the development of United States social work and human services. Includes special attention on current service delivery systems, their policies and procedures, and the tasks of culturally responsive social workers and human service workers within those settings. Offers students the opportunity to complete volunteer work at a social service or community service agency, observing how social workers attempt to address social problems. [D; CSU; UC]

SWHS 112

INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY/ ADDICTIONS

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Recommended Preparation: SWHS 110 or equivalent.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Studies the basic concepts of chemical dependency and addictions. Analyzes chemical dependency from an interdisciplinary level and on examining the socio-cultural patterns of dependency. Focuses on individual's potential as a chemical dependency paraprofessional. [D; CSU]

SWHS 114

GROUP DYNAMICS IN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Studies of the theory and application of group counseling approaches, methods and techniques related to substance use/addiction treatment. Emphasizes on the dynamics of small, interpersonal process group interaction. Provides students opportunities to develop effective interpersonal communication skills and leadership skills from an interdisciplinary perspective. [D; CSU]

SWHS 116

CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS IN ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG COUNSELING

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Focuses on co-occurring disorders, a condition which occurs when a person has a substance use disorder and a separate psychiatric diagnosis or other mental health-related symptoms. Provides definitions and terms related to co-occurring disorders and the principles that guide systems of care for persons with co-occurring disorders. [D; CSU]

SWHS 118

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY/ADDICTIONS INTERNSHIP

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Prerequisite: SWHS 112, SWHS 114, and SWHS 116 or equivalent.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Provides students with a hands-on learning experience through a directed field study resulting from the cooperative effort of a provider agency, the instructor, and the student. Emphasizes enabling the student intern to learn and experience the work of an alcohol and other drug counseling professional. [D; CSU]

SWHS 120

SOCIAL WORK FIELDS OF SERVICE SERVICES

3 UNITS

Grade Only

Prerequisite: SWHS 110 or equivalent.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Offers a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom environment. Provides an opportunity to develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the human services field. [D; CSU]