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What can I do with this?
Certificate in Social and Human Service Worker Program
Prepares students for employment in a broad range of human services settings.
Is for students who want to make a difference and help others.
Is for students dedicated to improving or maintaining the physical and mental health and general well-being of people.
 Program Summary
Introduction to Human Services
Interviewing and Assessment
Family dynamics
Human aging
Family addiction and violence
Developmental Disabilities
Field Internship
Neuropsychology of Addiction
Assessment of Co-occurring disorders
Treatment Modalities of Addiction
Physical aging
Dementia
Domestic Violence Training
Defining an Abusive Intimate Relationship
Forms of Abuse
Cycle of Violence Within a Relationship
Interviewing Basics
Screening and Routine Inquiry
Indicators of Domestic Violence
Is the Person at Risk of Harm?
Strengths
Legal Aspects
Mandated Reporting in California
Child Abuse Reporting
Elder Abuse Reporting
Disabled Person Reporting
Duty to Warn and Protect
Danger Assessment and Risk Assessment
Danger Assessment . Lethality Risk
Providing Options for Safety; Safety Planning
Leaving the Relationship
Staying in the Relationship
Social Worker Personal Safety
Agency/ Organization Safety
Resources and Referrals
Child Abuse Awareness
What Is Child Abuse?
Child abuse assessment and reporting
Signs of Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse
Physical Abuse
Emotional - Verbal Abuse
Case Management
Case Management Models
Defining the Core Activities of Case Management
Client Intake
Comprehensive Assessment
Care Plan Implementation
Monitoring /Advocating
Reassessment / Discharge, Termination
Conservatorship
Introduction to ASD
Understanding the common characteristics associated with autism spectrum disorders
Language and verbal/nonverbal communication, social skills, behavior, and auditory/visual/sensory processing
Roles and responsibilities of various service providers involved in the education and support of students with ASD
Developing the skills needed to design materials for effective communication with professionals, parents, and caregivers of young children with autism spectrum disorders
Introduction to Attention Deficit Disorder
Working With Hyperactivity and ADHD
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
What Causes ADHD?
Who is Affected by Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
Symptoms of ADHD DSM - IV Criteria Mental Energy Control
Treatment of ADHD
Nutrition and Dietary Intervention Social Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Life Skills
Certificate in Early Childhood Education 12 Units
Program Summary
Required courses for the certificate:
Child, Family, and Community
Child Growth and Development
Observation and Assessment
Positive Child Guidance
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Prenatal & Infant Development
Critical Issues in Child Development
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Infant/Toddler Curriculum
Advanced ECE Professional Career Development
Early Childhood Education Practicum
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Biosocial Development
Social Development
Psychosocial Development
Short-Term Training Programs
Child Abuse Awareness
An in-depth look at child neglect, and child sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Students investigate treatment issues surrounding each area. Victim and perpetrator treatment issues, prevention of abuse, and the long-term impact on the individual are discussed. Clinical issues that arise in children, adolescents and adults as a result of child abuse are covered. Key concepts dependence, discipline and child labor, and changing sexual attitudes toward the incest taboo, sexual exploitation and treatment interventions will be addressed.
Case Management
Social, psychological and cognitive aspects of aging. Course covers practical applications of interviewing and counseling families, managing client behavior, and assessing individual needs for appropriate treatment. Introduction to advocacy skills in relation to counseling in Human Services. Overview of political and public advocacy issues. Essential skills and knowledge of legal processes for effective solutions are introduced.
Domestic Violence
Comprehensive exploration of domestic/family violence. The history, nature, extent, causes and consequences of family/domestic violence are examined. Skill building in direct service is stressed.
Health and Aging
An exploration of the physiological processes of aging that covers normal aging and chronic illness. Topics include biological processes and theories of aging, bodily changes normally associated with aging, long term and health care systems, and related medical terminology. A review of normal and pathological changes associated with the process of aging. Topics include sensory, perceptual and psychomotor processes; depression, neurological changes, Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This short course gives a brief look into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It provides general information on the definition, symptoms, and treatment options for those with the disorder as well as suggestions on where people can go for help. This course would be useful for students and professionals in the medical, social work, or mental health fields.
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