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• SWK 161: Solution-Focused Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to counseling techniques used in the field of social work. It focuses on solution based therapy to problem solve. Students will take the basic interviewing skills they obtained in SWK 157 and build additional skills to help students go from gathering information to helping clients set goals and interventions. This class will include lecture and role-playing to practice techniques. Prerequisite(s): SWK 155, SWK 157
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• SWK 163: Introduction to Social Welfare

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  An examination of the historical and contemporary social problems, values and policies of the institution of social welfare. Considers the social, political, and economic origins and consequences of societal policies for economic advancement of clients and social services. Investigating current issues and how it impacts the social work field.
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• SWK 165: Human Behavior in the Social Environment

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This first course in the human behavior sequence studies the bio-psycho-social, cultural, and spiritual influences on the life cycle from pre-birth through adolescence. The content will emphasize on understanding the interactions between individuals, groups, institutions and communities and their environments from various perspectives including systems, ecological, strengths, diversity, and human development. This course will allow students to understand how to engage from a change agent/leader perspective.
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• SWK 170: Race and Diversity in the United States

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This is an introductory course for the study of racial and ethnic minorities in the USA. This course will provide an overview of the history, immigration patterns and characteristics of the major ethnic minority groups in the USA. The course will also explore the origins and history of prejudice and discrimination experienced by members of these groups. Through readings and discussion, the course will focus on both current and past issues that are important to the understanding of the multi-cultural society in which we all must live and work.
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• SWK 171: Introduction to Gerontology

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This course provides an introduction to the biological, psychological and social issues experienced by those who are aging. Students will learn the various stages and cycles of aging and how society views and provides services to older adults. This course is interactive in nature and requires interviews with older adults and community service providers.
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• SWK 172: Drug and Alcohol Dependency

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  Drug and Alcohol Dependency is an introductory course for the student intending to work with people in a variety of settings, including the social services, health services, education and criminal justice. This course will provide the student with an overview of substance abuse and treatment issues. Focus will be on learning about the major categories of abused substances, the nature of addiction, treatment and recovery and the impact of substance abuse and addiction on specific populations.
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• SWK 258: Social Work Practicum I

  4.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  Under the supervision of a qualified human services provider, students will gain field experience in an area of interest. In this semester-long class, students will discuss ethical and current practice issues related to work in the human services field. The importance of professional behavior and the value of networking within the human services field are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): SWK 155, SWK 157 and permission of instructor
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• SWK 259: Social Work Practicum II

  4.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  Building on the experience acquired in SWK 258 (Practicum I), this course further develops the student's knowledge of the role of a human service provider. Included in the seminar activities related to fundraising and community activism. Prerequisite(s): SWK 258 with a grade of C or better, 2.0 QPA, permission of instructor.
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• VPP 100: Basic Video

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  Basic Video introduces students to digital, single-camera video production methods. Students will learn basic camera operation and use of non-linear editing. Basic lighting procedures and fundamental scripting/ storyboarding will be presented. This course also covers basic video field production techniques. Emerging technology will also be explored. Students must have a video recording device and a way to store files.
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• VPP 110: Introduction to Multimedia

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  An introductory course in the exploration of current and past media. Topics include television, radio, recordings, newspapers, magazines, books, movie industry and other current trends in multimedia technology.
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