Human and Family Services Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Transfer Major

This course is a study of descriptive statistics including graphical representation, central tendency, correlation and regression, intuitive treatment of probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): MAT-063.

This course provides an introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis in such areas as learning, cognition, motivation, personality, behavioral disorder, therapy, and social influence. An understanding of the impact of both theoretical perspectives and experimental evidence on the formulation of the science of human behavior is also stressed. Psychological theories and principles are utilized to explain and predict behavior.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course presents a life span, developmental approach to the study of the developing person that identifies the behavioral dynamics of the physical, cognitive, social and affective domains of development with a view to the impact of family, school and community.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course explores the biological, psychological, social, cultural and historical forces that influence human relationships and sexuality. Research and theory are utilized to examine the diversity of human sexual expression.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.

Lecture Hours: 48

Marriage and family is studied from a sociological viewpoint. Content areas focus on the history of family, gender roles, power in relationships, diverse family structures, and functions of the family and dysfunctions. This course examines courtship and marriage, family life cycle, parenthood, interpersonal relationships, and marital adjustments. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution, and identify social forces which influence its development and change.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course provides basic understanding of how American system of social services and the social work profession combine in order to meet the personal and social needs of persons who have been classified as ?at risk? and in need of public assistance. Concepts relevant to social welfare, social change, social support, and structure are examined, including but not limited to legal aspects, systemic and professional goals and values, and various statuses and roles. In addition, various models and theories related to social work and social services will be examined.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course provides students with a beginning “hands-on” experience to examine the operations of a social service agency, to observe the functions and activities of social service workers, and to develop entry-level social service skills with clients. Students will complete a field experience with a social service agency and provided professional supervision by an agency representative who has the educational and professional experience in the student’s field of interest. This initial field experience is helpful to students in determining the compatibility of their own values, personal qualities, skills, and level of commitment to the social work practice. Students will have the opportunity to assess their field experience to make an informed decision on future educational and career plans.

Lab Hours: 32

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of C in SOC-180 Social Work Interactional Skills.