Social Services Technician
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• ENG 090
• MAT 060
• REA 090
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
| CSC 105 |
Computer Literacy |
3 |
| ENG 121 |
English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
| |
and |
|
| ENG 122 |
English Composition II: CO2 |
3 |
| |
or |
|
| COM 225 |
Introduction to Organizational Communication |
(3) |
| |
or |
|
| ENG 131 |
Technical Writing I |
(3) |
| MAT 107 |
Career Math |
3 |
| PSY 101 |
General Psychology I: SS3 |
3 |
| SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology I: SS3 |
3 |
| SOC 102 |
Introduction to Sociology II: SS3 |
3 |
| |
|
21 |
Other Course Requirements
| SWK 100 |
Introduction to Social Work |
3 |
| SWK 105 |
Application of Group Counseling |
3 |
| SWK 106 |
Introduction to Alcohol and Drugs |
3 |
| SWK 180 |
Internship I |
6 |
| SWK 181 |
Internship II |
6 |
| SWK 201 |
Human Behavior in the Social Environment I |
3 |
| SWK 202 |
Human Behavior in the Social Environment II |
3 |
| SWK 205 |
Social Welfare in the US |
3 |
| SWK 208 |
Social Work Case Management |
3 |
| SWK 222 |
Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
| SWK 280 |
Internship III |
6 |
| |
|
42 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
63 |
Certificates
Social Services
| SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology I: SS3 |
3 |
| SWK 100 |
Introduction to Social Work |
3 |
| SWK 180 |
Internship I |
6 |
| SWK 201 |
Human Behavior in the Social Environment I |
3 |
| SWK 205 |
Social Welfare in the US |
3 |
| SWK 208 |
Social Work Case Management |
3 |
| SWK 222 |
Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
| Elective* |
|
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
27 |
*Students must consult with advisors for selection of elective courses.
Case Management Open Field Placement – Internship
| SWK 180 |
Internship I |
6 |
| SWK 205 |
Social Welfare in the US |
3 |
| SWK 208 |
Social Work Case Management |
3 |
| SWK 222 |
Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
15 |
Child Welfare
| SWK 180 |
Internship I |
6 |
| SWK 205 |
Social Welfare in the US |
3 |
| SWK 208 |
Social Work Case Management |
3 |
| SWK 222 |
Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
| PSY 247 |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Gerontological
| SOC 201 |
Introduction to Gerontology |
3 |
| SWK 180 |
Internship I |
6 |
| SWK 205 |
Social Welfare in the US |
3 |
| SWK 208 |
Social Work Case Management |
3 |
| SWK 222 |
Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Substance Abuse
| SWK 106 |
Introduction to Alcohol and Drugs |
3 |
| SWK 180 |
Internship I |
6 |
| SWK 205 |
Social Welfare in the US |
3 |
| SWK 208 |
Social Work Case Management |
3 |
| SWK 222 |
Introduction to Social Work Practice |
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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