Social Services Technician
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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This program prepares students to enter the social services career field at the paraprofessional level. The training includes individual casework skills, group skills, case management skills, and family group work skills. Students participate in supervised work experience in various social agencies within the community which often serves as an avenue to obtaining employment. Elective courses are offered to help students learn more advanced skills.
Social Services Technician faculty recommends that in order to maximize the chances of success, students possess foundational skills in the following areas:
- Effective study skills
- Basic math skills
- Reading and comprehension skills
- Working knowledge and application of English skills
- Time management and problem solving skills
Students who want individualized program planning suggestions are encouraged to consult program faculty. Please call 719-502-3180 to schedule an appointment.
Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.
NOTE: To be employed in the social work field it is expected that you will be able to pass background checks. This will include fingerprinting for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and a Central Registry Inquiry.
General Education Courses
Computer Literacy |
3 |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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and |
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English Composition II: CO2 |
3 |
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or |
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Introduction to Organizational Communication |
(3) |
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and |
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Technical Writing I |
(3) |
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Career Math |
3 |
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General Psychology I: SS3 |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology I: SS3 |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology II: SS3 |
3 |
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21 |
Other Course Requirements
Introduction to Social Work |
3 |
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Application of Group Counseling |
3 |
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Introduction to Alcohol & Drugs |
3 |
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Internship I |
6 |
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Internship II |
6 |
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Human Behavior in the Social Environment I |
3 |
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Human Behavior in the Social Environment II |
3 |
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Social Welfare in the U.S. |
3 |
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Social Work Case Management |
3 |
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Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
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Internship III |
6 |
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42 |
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Total Credit Hours |
63 |
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Certificates
Gainful Employment Disclosure located at www.ppcc.edu/ge.
Case Management Open Field Placement – Internship
Internship I |
6 |
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Social Welfare in the U.S. |
3 |
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Social Work Case Management |
3 |
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Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
15 |
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Child Welfare
Internship I |
6 |
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Social Welfare in the U.S. |
3 |
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Social Work Case Management |
3 |
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Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
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Child Abuse & Neglect |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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Gerontological
Introduction to Gerontology |
3 |
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Internship I |
6 |
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Social Welfare in the U.S. |
3 |
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Social Work Case Management |
3 |
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Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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Social Services
Introduction to Sociology I: SS3 |
3 |
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Introduction to Social Work |
3 |
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Internship I |
6 |
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Human Behavior in the Social Environment I |
3 |
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Social Welfare in the U.S. |
3 |
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Social Work Case Management |
3 |
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Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
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Elective* |
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3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
27 |
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*Students must consult with advisors for selection of elective courses.
Substance Abuse
Introduction to Alcohol & Drugs |
3 |
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Internship I |
6 |
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Social Welfare in the U.S. |
3 |
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Social Work Case Management |
3 |
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Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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