Associate Degree & Certificate Programs/Course Announcements & Descriptions SOCIAL SCIENCE SOCIAL WORK AND Recommended Course Sequence HUMAN SERVICES You can use the following pattern to complete SOCSC 2, Introduction to Diversity a Certificate of Achievement in Social Work Issues Social Work and Human and Human Services Paraprofessional. This 3 Units is only one possible pattern. If you wish to Services Paraprofessional earn a certificate, you must participate in the 3 hrs lecture (GR or P/NP). Acceptable for Student Success Program (Matriculation), credit: UC/CSU which includes assessing academic skills and AA/AS area 2; CSU area D; IGETC area 4 Certificate of Achievement developing a Student Education Plan (SEP) Study of inter-group and interpersonal relations with a Counselor. This plan will map your across lines of class, gender, race, ethnicity, The program provides a comprehensive sequence of courses to help you complete religion, sexual orientation, age, and ability/ curriculum for paraprofessionals in social your degree regardless of the semester you disability in the contemporary United States: work and human services. It is designed to begin classes. Approaches to fostering equality and inclusion help California meet the statewide challenges in institutions and interactions. 2201.00 and the rapidly expanding need for health, Courses Units public, and human service/social worker paraprofessionals. Students’ training will allow 1st Semester/Fall them to become well-rounded employees who HLTED 1 Exploring Human Health 3 are able to participate as team members in HUSV 118 Introduction to Social Work 3 health and human service agencies and social work settings. The program is also designed SOC 2 Introduction to Social Problems to align with various transfer programs for 3 students who wish to continue to an Associate Total 9 of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis 2nd Semester/Spring in Social and Behavioral Sciences or the Associate Degrees for Transfer in either HUSV 117 Introduction to Behavioral Psychology or Sociology. Health 3 Career Opportunities PSYCH 21 Lifespan and Human Development 3 Paraprofessional capacities in social work and human services allow students to SOCSC 2 Introduction to Diversity Issues pursue entry-level positions in community 3 health organizations, nonprofit social service OR agencies, or governmental social work HUSV 119 Fieldwork in Human Services departments. and Social Work Students are advised to consult with a Total 9 Berkeley City College Counselor and/ or the Social Sciences Department Chair for additional information and to verify Total Units: 18 requirements. Program Learning Outcomes Required Courses Units Students who complete the program will be HLTED 1 Exploring Health Issues 3 able to: HUSV 117 Introduction to Behavioral • Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge Health 3 of the role and scope of entry-level HUSV 118 Introduction to Social Work and paraprofessional employment in social work Human Services 3 and the human services fields. Restricted Electives Select 9 units from the • Articulate an understanding of the theories following: and models used to theorize individual and collective behavior as related to social services. ANTHR 3 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology 3 • Evaluate various social work agencies and human services programs. HUSV 119 Fieldwork: Social Work and Human Services 3 • Describe the ethical and legal issues confronted by social workers and social PSYCH 1A Introduction to General service providers. Psychology 3 PSYCH 6 Social Psychology 3 Bridge to Community Health PSYCH 21 Lifespan Human Development3 Worker Careers Certificate SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 2 Social Problems 3 of Completion SOC 8 Crime and Deviance 3 The bridge to community health worker careers certificate is a 105 hour non-credit certificate SOC 13 Sociology of the Family 3 option designed for students who plan to SOC 18 Sociology of Death and Dying 3 pursue a career as a community health worker SOCSC 2 Introduction to Diversity Issues 3 (CHW). The certificate enables students to gain exposure to various career options as Total Units: 18 a community health worker and will develop skills necessary to enter volunteer/internship positions or paraprofessional employment in the field. Many students will wish to continue Photo by Faiza Ali Faiza by Photo
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