Course Descriptions - Social Work Technician

Technique Behavior Modifi I

SWT 109

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

In this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to decrease inappropriate behaviors and to shape appropriate behavior through the use of behavior modification techniques.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Community & the Social Worker

SWT 130

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the demographic, economic and cultural composition of the community. The student will develop technical skills for making practical application of available resources for enhancing the quality of life within the community.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Problems of Children & Youth

SWT 131

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course develops an understanding of the emotional, social, psychological, and physical needs of children and youth. This course presents the influences and responsibilities of natural and surrogate parents. The student becomes familiar with the nature and causes of the more common problems and develops skills for assisting with the prevention and/or improvement of problems common among children and youth.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Geriatrus

SWT 133

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course includes the study of the needs of making adjustments to retirement, activities and hobbies of the older person, and community agencies available for the aged. This course will include common psychological and physical problems of the aging. Actual experience will be provided in helping the elderly accept the changes in later life and teaching them of the many services available to them.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3