Course Descriptions

100 Public Assistance and Benefits Program
1 hour, 1 unit Grade Only
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or  Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
This course is an introduction to and an overview of public assistance and benefits awarded by local, state and federal programs. Students gain a working knowledge of eligibility, appeal process and fiscal aspects of benefits programs as well as major changes effected under the Welfare Reform Act. This course is designed for training of paraprofessional workers and retaining of caseworkers in local agencies. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

101 Introduction to Human Aging 3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
This course is an introduction to the field of social gerontology. A multidisciplinary approach is utilized to examine the basic biological, psychological and social theories of aging. Emphasis is placed on the special needs and problems impacting the aged population. Historical, social and cross-cultural issues in aging are examined. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/ univ.

110 Social Work Fields of Service 3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
This course is an introduction to the major fields of social work practice in institutions, public and private agencies and other community settings. Students examine and differentiate between the predominant settings in which social work is practiced and the role of social work in contemporary society in relation to social injustice, diversity, cross-cultural issues and economic factors. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

115 Human Services Internship
1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab, 3 units Grade Only
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5; and Human Services 110 and 120, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is designed to provide students in the Human Services Certificate program with practical experience in the field of human services. Students will provide internship support, working as a paraprofessional or professional aide in public or private community service agencies under the supervision of workers with professional degrees. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

120 Introduction to Social Work 3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
This course is an introduction to the field of social work. It covers the historical development of social work as a profession. The core knowledge base, including theoretical perspectives underpinning the profession are introduced. Emphasis is placed on social work roles, training, and methods on intervention and core social work values and ethics. Human Services 120 requires students to complete 40 hours of volunteer work with a social services agency. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

125 Health Services Fields of Practice
3 hours lecture, 3 units Grade Only
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
This course is an introduction to and overview of private, public and clinical community health settings and the health services field. Students gain a working knowledge of public and private community health care systems and delivery, with emphasis on services provided by public and social agencies. Issues relating to access to health care, vulnerable populations, ethical issu4es and policy development are examined. This course helps prepare for beginning positions and/or retraining in public and private agencies and for community volunteer work in health and human service settings. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/ univ.

270 Work Experience Hours by arrangement
Grade Only
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5; and Human Services 110 and 120, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is designed to provide on the job learning experience for students employed in a job related to the Human Services major. The combined maximum credit for all work experience courses from all disciplines may not exceed 16 units. Students must complete a minimum of seven units during the semester, including work experience, in order to receive credit. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/ univ.