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Dec 26, 2024
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2024-2025 Pierce College Catalog
Social Service Behavioral Health (AAS) Course Map
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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time.
While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Associate in Applied Science Social Service Behavioral Health, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements.
Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
Employment Eligibility Requirements
Any past criminal history may be detrimental to finding employment in the Social Service Behavioral Health field. If you have any concerns please speak with an advisor.
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2. Introduction to Human Services
- SSBH 100 Introduction to Human Services (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course provides you an opportunity to explore the social service field history, philosophy, theory and exploration of career paths, values, education and skills needed. This course covers many of the requirements to complete a Certified Advisor Credential with the state of Washington RCW 18.19.
3. English Composition I
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
Course purpose: In this field you must be able to clearly and accurately document patient case information. Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course.
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
4. Law and Ethics in Social Services
- SSBH 215 Law and Ethics in Social Services (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course explores the legal and ethical issues in social services. Includes: counselor regulation, confidentiality, client rights, involuntary commitment, rights and responsibilities of mental health professionals, mandatory reporting, child welfare, case law and standards of conduct. This course covers many of the requirements to complete a Certified Advisor Credential with the state of Washington RCW 18.19.
Action Item: Attend a Transfer Fair
Attend a transfer fair and explore institutions so you can take the correct prerequisites. GPA check at the completion of 20 credits.
6. Social Service Mental Health Course Recommendation
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7. Social Science Course Recommendation
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8. Communication Course Recommendation
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- CMST& 220 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (5 credits)
Course purpose: Interpersonal communication and public speaking are essential skills in the human service field in order to work with case management, clients, and peers. This course will help you develop your formal presentation skills. - CMST& 101 Introduction to Communications (5 credits)
Course purpose: Interpersonal communication and public speaking are essential skills in the human service field in order to work with case management, clients, and peers. This course includes learning around interpersonal communication.
9. Mental Health Interviewing and Assessment
- SSBH 170 Behavioral Health Interviewing and Assessment (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course will be an Introduction to helping skills and interpersonal communication, specifically basic communications, interviewing and assessment skills, as used in community mental health settings. This course covers many of the requirements to complete a Certified Advisor Credential with the state of Washington RCW 18.19.
12. Self-Care for Care Givers
13. Social Service Mental Health Core Electives Recommendation
Choose one group or any combination of 15 credits. Electives approved by SSMH advisor: Any Psychology, Sociology, multi-cultural course, or course related to career path. COLLG 110 works here as well.
14. Biology Course Recommendation
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15. Introduction to Chemical Dependency
- HSSA& 101 Introduction to Chemical Dependency (3 credits)
Course purpose: An orientation to chemical dependency and psychoactive drug abuse, including etiological theories of chemical dependency; history of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs; and basic principles of prevention, intervention and treatment.
16. Field Experience 2
- SSBH 202 Social Service-Behavioral Health Field Experience 2 (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course gives you exposure to a career-related work experience, under qualified supervision, introducing you to the application of professional and technical knowledge, values and skills as preparation for employment in the social service-mental health field. Completion of 120 hours of field work is required.
17. Sociology Course Recommendation
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19. Psychology Course Recommendation
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