Social Services Certificate

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Gain skills and knowledge in dealing with social welfare, service agencies and community groups and the needs of individual clients.

What can I do with this certificate?

Career Options: Gain and enhance employment and promotion opportunities in industry, business and social services.
Academic Options: Pursue a Social Services degree.
Gainful Employment Information: www.pima.edu/ge-crtsocialsrv

Department/Contact Information:

Dean: 520-206-3375

Program/Major Codes: CRTSOCIALSRV/SSC

Required Core Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

SSE 110 - Introduction to Social Welfare 3 Credits
SSE 111 - Group Work 3 Credits
SSE 184 - Introductory Ethics: A Social Services Perspective 3 Credits
SSE 205 - Case Report Writing and Documentation 3 Credits
SSE 281 - Social Service Delivery Systems 3 Credits
SSE 285 - Foundations of Social Work Practice 3 Credits *

Subtotal: 18 Credits

Focus Areas

Complete one of the following Focus Areas:

Child, Youth, and Family Intervention Focus
SSE 160 - Youth Services and Child Abuse 3 Credits
SSE 242 - Crisis Intervention: Relationship & Family Violence 3 Credits
OR
Behavioral Health and Substance Use Focus
SSE 121 - Study and Prevention of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders 3 Credits
SSE 220 - Treatment of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders 3 Credits

Subtotal: 6 Credits

Total Credits as Displayed: 24 Credits

* Capstone Experience