Program of Study
The Chemical Dependency program prepares students for employment in many different entry-level positions. Students seeking a career in social work should recognize that personal qualities such as warmth, honesty, openness, hopefulness, concern, and sensitivity are essential.
The student practicum portion of the curriculum provides students with supervised learning experiences in various social service agencies. The classroom and hands-on practicum provide students with the opportunity to learn how to work more effectively with the medical, legal, and social service systems established to meet the needs of chemical dependency issues.
The program provides students with a knowledge base to be used in counseling, corrections, administrative, and prevention settings.
The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:
- Adhere to the professional code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers, and the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
- Perform a case assessment interview according to the code of ethics for the National Association of Social Workers, and the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the social work field through the practical experience of the social work practicum.
- Exhibit a professional manner by displaying the following traits: propriety, competence, and professional tone.
- Exhibit an awareness of primary service obligations of the social work profession.
POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS:
- Social Work Assistant
- Mental Health Technician
- Case Worker Aide
- Social Service Designee
- Family Aide
- Human Service Worker
- Human Service Assistant
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
TECHNICAL CONCENTRATION
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| SWK 1010 |
Introduction to Social Work |
3 |
| SWK 1020 |
Social Work Methods and Practice |
3 |
| SWK 1030 |
Social Work Policy |
3 |
| SWK 1400 |
Psychology of Personality Theories |
3 |
| SWK 2010 |
Addictions Assessment |
3 |
| SWK 2040 |
Interview and Documentation |
3 |
| SWK 2100 |
Group Dynamics |
3 |
| SWK 2120 |
Social Diversity |
3 |
| SWK 2150 |
Crisis Intervention |
3 |
| SWK 2881 |
Chemical Dependency Practicum I |
2 |
| SWK 2891 |
Chemical Dependency Practicum II |
2 |
Total Technical Credit Hours: 31
GENERAL EDUCATION AND RELATED COURSES
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| GEN 1000 |
First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| CIT 1090 |
Computer Fundamentals |
3 |
| Choose One: ENG 1050/ENG 1020 |
College Composition I |
3/5 |
| ENG 1060 |
College Composition II |
3 |
| HUM 1010 |
Critical Thinking |
3 |
| Choose One: MTH 2310/MTH 1310 |
College Algebra/Intermediate Algebra |
3/4 |
| PSY 1210 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 1360 |
Life Span Development |
3 |
| PSY 2210 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| SPE 2010 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
| SWK 1080 |
Alcoholism |
3 |
| Choose One: SWK 1090/SWK 1100 |
Psychoactive Drugs/Drugs and Behavior |
3 |
Total General Education and Related Credit Hours: 34/37
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 65/68
See your advisor for appropriate course selection.
All students graduating from Terra State Community College with an Associate degree of any kind will be functionally proficient in common computer operations and applications. Please see your academic advisor or academic division office for further details.
To determine when courses are scheduled, see program curriculum sheet which is available from the Enrollment Services office in Building A/Room 100, from the Liberal Arts and Public Services Division, Building A/Room 202.