Course Descriptions
HMSV 100 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (3 units)
An introductory overview of social welfare and social service institutions in the U.S. The course presents an historical perspective of the development of U.S. social work and human services. Special attention is given to the policies and procedures of current social service delivery systems as well as the importance of cultural sensitivity within those settings.
HMSV 121 Social Work and Human Services Seminar (1 units)
This course provides the student who is participating in a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution with a weekly class meeting that provides the academic element to the experiential course offering. The application of concepts gained in the prerequisite or corequisite course to the field experience are emphasized. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the human services field.
HMSV 122 Social Work and Human Services Fieldwork (2 units)
This course offers the student a supervised field experience in a community organization, agency, or institution, allowing the student to apply knowledge and learn new skills outside of the classroom environment. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to observe, practice, and develop skills that would facilitate gaining employment in the human services field.
HMSV 672 Work Experience Education: Internship (1- 3 units)
Supervised internship in cooperation with private or public sector employers. Designed to apply knowledge and learn new skills, directly related to the student’s program of study, outside of the normal classroom environment. Students must attend one orientation which is offered the first three weeks of each semester. One unit of credit will be earned for each 48-54 hours of paid or unpaid work per semester, with a maximum of 6 units per semester. Students may repeat Work Experience courses within the SMCCCD for credit up to a maximum of 16 total units. The unit limitation applies to any Work Experience Education (any combination of 670, 671 and/or 672 courses) offered within the SMCCCD.
HMSV 695 Independent Study (0.5- 3 units)
Designed for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge via self-paced, individualized instruction provided in selected areas or directed study to be arranged with instructor and approved by the division dean using the Independent Study Form. Varying modes of instruction can be used -- laboratory, research, skill development, etc. For each unit earned, students are required to devote three hours per week throughout the semester. Students may take only one Independent Study course within a given discipline.