HUMN 003 - Journey In a Multicultural Landscape

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    General Education: SCC: Area 3, Local District Requirement - Cross- Cultural Studies; Cal-GETC: Area 3B An interdisciplinary course designed to help students recognize and explore sites of multicultural interaction and conflict in the U.S. by examining at least three different racial and ethnic cultures present in America as well as cultural issues of gender, disability, class, religion, sexual orientation, and age. Inquiry into the process of the making and representation of cultural artifacts will enable critical appraisal and appreciation, interpersonal sensitivity and multicultural perspectives on trends and significant events in a multicultural American context. Human Services and Social Work Department DEGREES Human Services and Social Work (AA) CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT Human Services and Social Work COURSES: HSW (Human Services and Social Work) ARE YOU THE KIND OF PERSON WHO... � ...desires to inform, enlighte, help, teach, counsel, or cure people? � ...enjoys using your skills to serve people? � ...Likes to work hands-on with objects, machines, and tools and/or use your physical or athletic abilities? � ...is interested in working in a medical environment? CONTACT INFORMATION: School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Building: 700 Room 729 Phone Number: (707) 864-7000 x7251 Fax Number: (707) 646-7701 Dean: Sandy Lamba GPS provides possible course pathways to reach the destination of program completion Human Services and Social Work Associate in Arts in Social Work and Human Services for Transfer (ADT: A.A.-T) Program Description The Social Work and Human Services program provides comprehensive training resulting in well-rounded Social Work and Human Services paraprofessionals. The curriculum is designed for people interested in various areas of employment such as mental and behavioral health, social welfare, developmental services, criminal justice, and chemical dependency. Graduates leave our program with a solid understanding of the human condition and the necessary skills needed to work with a diverse population. The Associate in Arts in Social Work and Human Services is fully transferable to the CSU. Students who meet the CSU's minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed priority admission to a CSU campus, though not necessarily to a particular campus or major. With this degree you will be required to take no more than 60 semester or 90 quarter units after transfer to complete a bachelor's degree if you transfer into a program at the CSU that's similar to the Associate in Arts in Social Work and Human Services for Transfer. To earn the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer, students must: 1. Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) b. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 3. Complete all courses within the major with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis REQUIRED COURSES...............................................Units HSW 001 Introduction to Human Services and Social Work.......................................................... 3 STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics.............................. 4 PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology.......................... 3 SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology.................................. 3 COUN 064 Human Services and Social Work Seminar. 1.5 COUN 064P Human Services and Social Work Practicum........................................... 2 List A: Biology (select one course) BIO 004 Human Anatomy................................................ 5 BIO 005 Human Physiology............................................. 5 BIO 016 Introduction to Human Biology......................... 3 List B: Economics (select one course) ECON 001 Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics)... 3 ECON 002 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics).... 3 List C: Electives (select two coursres) CJ 001 Introduction to Criminal Justice........................... 3 PSYC 005 Abnormal Psychology...................................... 3 PSYC 006 Developmental Psychology.............................. 3 PSYC 040 Drugs, Society & Behavior............................... 3 SJS 001 Introduction to Social Justice Studies................. 3 SOC 002 Social Issues and Problems............................... 3 ANTH 002 Cultural Anthropology.................................... 3 CDFS 038 Child Growth and Development...................... 3 CDFS 050 Child, Family, and Community......................... 3 COMM 012 Intercultural Communication....................... 3 ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing. ...................... 4 HIST 017 History of the United States to 1877................ 3 HIST 018 History of the United States from 1865. ........... 3 SJS 002 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity..................... 3 Consult with your counselor for guidance on custom course pathway Human Services and Social Work Human Services and Social Work Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Arts Program Description The Human Services and Social Work program provides comprehensive training resulting in well-rounded Human Services and Social Work paraprofessionals. The curriculum is designed for people interested in various areas of employment such as mental and behavioral health, social welfare, developmental services, criminal justice, and chemical dependency. Graduates leave our program with a solid understanding of the human condition and the necessary skills needed to work with a diverse population. The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained upon completion of the 18.5-unit major. The Associate in Arts can be obtained upon completion of the 18.5-unit major, Associate Degree Selectives, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. While units in this program are transferable to other institutions, students should contact a counselor for more information. Program Outcomes Students who complete the Human Services Certificate of Achievement/Associate in Arts will be able to: 1. Demonstrate culturally responsive helping skills and techniques. 2. Link consumers to services relevant to their needs. 3. Facilitate psychoeducational and support groups. 4. Apply basic Human Services knowledge and skills in community settings. REQUIRED COURSES...............................................Units HSW 001 Introduction to Human Services and Social Work.......................................................... 3 HSW 082 Serving Diverse Populations............................ 3 PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology.......................... 3 HSW 083 Introduction to Case Management.................. 3 HSW 085 Introduction to Group Process. ........................ 3 COUN 064 Human Services and Social Work Seminar. 1.5 COUN 064P Human Services and Social Work Practicum........................................... 2 Required Major Total Units. .................................18.5 ASSOCIATE DEGREE SELECTIVES (select 2 courses) CJ 001 Introduction to Criminal Justice........................... 3 PSYC 005 Abnormal Psychology...................................... 3 PSYC 006 Developmental Psychology.............................. 3 PSYC 012 Introduction to Gender.................................... 3 PSYC 020 Personal and Social Behavior........................... 3 PSYC 040 Drugs, Society & Behavior............................... 3 SJS 001 Introduction to Social Justice Studies................. 3 SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology.................................. 3 SOC 002 Social Issues and Problems............................... 3 Associate Degree Required Major Total Units......24.5 Consult with your counselor for guidance on custom course pathway HSW - Human Services and Social Work