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PDV 101 First Year Seminar
This course provides strategies for adjusting to college culture and understanding college expectation. Students will learn about the college's resources, services, policies and educational technology. Students will develop skills in educational planning, goal setting and time management, and will refine their learning strategies for academic success. Social responsibility, cultural competence and integrity will be discussed and practiced as necessary components for success in college and beyond. 

SWK 155  Introduction to Social Work
This course is intended as an introductory course for the student who plans to work with people in need. The course will provide the student with an overview of the information and skills needed to effectively work with a variety of populations in their community. The course will include information about the necessary personal qualities, service delivery systems and basic skills. It will also provide an overview of the history of the helping profession and how social policy influences the profession. Students will become familiar with the service providers in the local area. Additionally, students will examine their personal feelings and motivations related to becoming a helper. 

PSY 160 General Psychology
General Psychology is an introduction to the study of human behavior. Psychology is presented as both a biological and a social science. Facts, principles, processes, theories and research are explored in the course of study. The course will include the application of the scientific method, analysis of human behavior and synthesis of the components and causation of human behavior. 

SOC 155 Principles of Sociology
This course is designed to be a student’s first college-level sociology class. The topics to be covered include the history of sociology, the methods, fields and vocabulary of sociology; the social interaction of persons and groups; the process of socialization and social structures; social institutions such as family, religion and education. Through this course students should learn “what is sociology?” as well as how sociology fits with other academic disciplines and how sociology can be used outside of the classroom. 

ENG 161 College Writing
This course covers the fundamentals of college writing including the paragraph, expository essay patterns and the argumentative essay. Emphasis is placed on developing a coherent thesis, writing concisely and clearly, and adapting ones writing to a particular audience. In addition, it will foster an appreciation of cultural diversity, explain how experiences and attitudes shape an individual’s reading and demonstrate how language can shape thinking. This course also emphasizes self-editing, mechanics, grammar and word choice. It provides the basis for students to produce a range of effective writing from technical and business communications to research papers and critical essays. Prerequisite(s): ENG 085 or placement. Corequisite(s): ENG 095

Math 100 or higher (if transferring to a four year, check the transfer guide).

ENG 164 Advanced Composition
This course further develops and refines the student’s abilities in expository and argumentative writing, introducing the student to the methods, techniques and materials of research. The written work of the course includes the completion of an in-depth research paper done by the student under the instructor’s supervision. The course continues to stress conciseness and clarity of expression; reviews mechanics implicit in correction and revision of written composition; and teaches English usage and grammar as needed. Prerequisite(s): ENG 161

SWK 157 Interviewing and Recordkeeping
As the follow-up course to HMS 155 with an emphasis on individual interviewing skills in the helping services, this is a key course in the human services program as it teaches essential information gathering and recording skills for the human services worker. It is a very interactive course with much time devoted to practicing interviewing skills with classmates. Recordkeeping skills include learning to distinguish between objective and subjective information, how client files are organized and the methods used to compile a client history and assessment. Prerequisite(s): HMS 155 

PSY 161 Human Growth and Develoment
Using a developmental lifespan approach to human development, this course focuses on biological, cognitive and social domains of development and their interplay. Emphasis is on the importance of maintaining an ecological perspective. Major theories of human development at all stages of the lifespan are discussed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 

Microcomputer Concepts or Digital Photography
Elective 

Electives will be scheduled in accordance with desired bachelor's program or place of employment.

SWK 160 Group Process
This course provides the basic knowledge needed to be an effective group leader and member. Emphasis is on practical application of group process skills. Prerequisite(s): HMS 155, HMS 157 

SWK 162 Solution Building
This course is a follow-up to Interviewing and Recordkeeping Skills course. Its purpose is for the student to learn basic counseling skills that help clients discover and use their strengths and past experiences to helpthem identify solutions to their problems. Prerequisite(s): HMS 155, HMS 157 

SWK 171 Intro to Gerontology
This course provides an introduction to the biological, psychological and social issues experienced by those who are aging. Students will learn the various stages and cycles of aging and how society views and provides services to older adults. This course is interactive in nature and requires interviews with older adults and community service providers. 

PSY 270 Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal Psychology is the study of mental disorders that are listed in the current diagnostic system. A historical perspective, assessment and treatment are presented. The individual mental disorders are explained from a descriptive, causative and treatment perspective. Diagnostic statistical criteria are presented with each of the mental disorders. Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 

Elective 

Electives will be scheduled in accordance with desired bachelor's program or place of employment.

SWK 170 Race and Diversity
This is an introductory course for the study minorities in the USA. The course will expose students to the sociological perspectives on race, class and gender. This course will also provide an overview of the history of various minority groups with emphasis on the importance of culture and developing awareness and understanding of self and others. Through readings and discussions, the course will focus on prejudice and discrimination and the importance of understanding their role in a multicultural society. Prereq:  SOC 155

SWK 172 Drug and Alcohol
This course is an introductory course for the student intending to work with people in a variety of settings, including the social services, health services, education and criminal justice. This course will provide the student with an overview of substance abuse and treatment issues. Focus will be on learning about the major categories of abused substances, the nature of addiction, treatment and recovery and the impact of substance abuse and addiction on specific populations. 

PHL 161 Intro to Ethics
This course provides an overview of the main questions in ethics: What is a good life? Does morality depend upon religion? What makes an action right or wrong? Are morals relative or absolute? Students will examine these and other questions using a variety of ethical theories. These theories will also be applied to concrete issues like animal rights and euthanasia. 

Electives (2)

Electives will be scheduled in accordance with desired bachelor's program or place of employment.

PDV 101  First Year Seminar
This course provides strategies for adjusting to college culture and understanding college expectation. Students will learn about the college's resources, services, policies and educational technology. Students will develop skills in educational planning, goal setting and time management, and will refine their learning strategies for academic success. Social responsibility, cultural competence and integrity will be discussed and practiced as necessary components for success in college and beyond. 

SWK 155  Introduction to Social Work
An introductory course for the student who plans to work with people in need. The course will provide the student with an overview of the information and skills needed to effectively work with a variety of populations in their community. The course will include information about the necessary personal qualities, service delivery systems and basic skills. It will also provide an overview of the history of the helping profession and how social policy influences the profession. Students will become familiar with the service providers in the local area. Additionally, students will examine their personal feelings and motivations related to becoming a helper.

Elective

SWK 157  Interviewing and Recordkeeping
As the follow-up course to HMS 155 with an emphasis on individual interviewing skills in the helping services, this is a key course in the human services program as it teaches essential information gathering and recording skills for the human services worker. It is a very interactive course with much time devoted to practicing interviewing skills with classmates. Recordkeeping skills include learning to distinguish between objective and subjective information, how client files are organized and the methods used to compile a client history and assessment. Prerequisite(s): HMS 155 

SWK 172  Drug and Alcohol Dependency
Is an introductory course for the student intending to work with people in a variety of settings, including the social services, health services, education and criminal justice. This course will provide the student with an overview of substance abuse and treatment issues. Focus will be on learning about the major categories of abused substances, the nature of addiction, treatment and recovery and the impact of substance abuse and addiction on specific populations.

SWK 160 Group Processsing
This course provides the basic knowledge needed to be an effective group leader and member. Emphasis is on practical application of group process skills. Prerequisite(s): HMS 155, HMS 157 

PSY 160 General Psychology
Is an introduction to the study of human behavior. Psychology is presented as both a biological and a social science. Facts, principles, processes, theories and research are explored in the course of study. The course will include the application of the scientific method, analysis of human behavior and synthesis of the components and causation of human behavior.