For more information, visit the Dallas College Social Work webpage and your academic advisor at the Eastfield Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Human Services Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Human Services Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate is designed to assist associate degree majors in Social Work and Substance Abuse to obtain cross training in the delivery of human services to aging clients. Students will choose a concentration in either Substance Abuse or Social Work courses. The certificate will provide majors in these programs to enhance their skills in meeting the social service needs for these populations. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 33 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
SCWK 1321 – Orientation to Social Services
SCWK 2311 – Interviewing and Counseling Theories
SCWK 2331 – Abnormal Behavior
GERS 1301 – Introduction to Gerontology
SCWK 1313 – Introduction to Social Work
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
SCWK 2307 – Human Behavior and the Social Environment
GERS 1392 – Special Topics in Gerontology
SCWK 2301 – Assessment and Case Management
DAAC 2341 – Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
SCWK 2305 – Special Problems of Youth
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.
- Meet with faculty or a career advisor regarding placement for the Practicum course.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
SCWK 1365 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Social Work
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Human Services Certificate.
Total Hours: 3
PATHWAY TOTAL: 33 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS