Catalog - Sussex County Community College

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONHuman Services is comprised of those fields involvedin the prevention and remediation of social andpersonal problems of a diverse clientele. Humanservice professionals perform in a wide range ofoccupations and in a variety of settings includingcommunity health centers, community mental healthcenters, group homes and halfway houses, nursinghomes and substance rehabilitation centers. Theyhelp individuals, families, or groups cope withproblems such as homelessness, inadequatehousing, serious illness, disabilities, unemployment,lack of job skills, financial mismanagement, unwantedpregnancy, or family disruptions.The Human Services A.S. is designed to transfer intoBachelor of Social Work Programs.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Analyze the historical context of current socialproblems.■ Identify the variety of casework methodologiesused in direct service settings.■ Apply basic ethical principles in the practice ofsocial work.■ Demonstrate familiarity with the EcologicalSystems Theory approach to the dynamicinteractions between micro, mezzo and macrosystems in the life of the individual.■ Recognize the relationships among socio-culturalfactors, economic factors and social problems.■ Identify the major current social service deliverysystems.HUMAN SERVICESA.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)HIST101 History of Western Civilization I 3HIST102 History of Western Civilization II 3orHIST105 U.S. History I 3HIST106 U.S. History II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (7 CR.)BIOS102 Introduction to Human Biology 4MATH106 Mathematical Concepts 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (9 CR.)ECON101 Macroeconomics 3PSYC101 General Psychology 3SOCA101 Introduction to Sociology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (21 CR.)HUMS101 Introduction to Social Services 3HUMS120 Interviewing and Counseling 3HUMS203 Human Behavior in the SocialEnvironment: Diversity 3HUMS205 Social Welfare Policy 3HUMS220 Field Experience 3SOCA208 Sociology of the Family 3SOCA215 Perspectives on Race, Gender,Class, & Culture 3ELEC ELECTIVES (9 CR.)(Choose any courses with anHUMS or PSYC designation)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 6468