Community Social Service - South Central College

Community Social Service from South Central College is a Campus Certificate Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Program Description Through the certificate program students will acquire the knowledge and skills for performing duties as Direct Service Professionals in residential, vocational, recreation, health and education settings. Through the diploma program students will, in addition to completing the certificate coursework, gain knowledge and skills in human behavior, communication, and medication areas. The diploma will provide the student with the ability to obtain Designated Coordinator status in addition to having 2 years of work experience. Upon completing the coursework from the certificate and diploma the student will also have the option to complete the A.A.S. degree, which includes 20 credits of transferable Liberal Arts & Sciences coursework. Students also have the ability to transfer to Minnesota State University, Mankato as we have an articualtion agreement with the Social Work Department. The A.A.S. degree also entitles the student to the Designated Coordinator status and applies to supervisory and middle management positions in most human services settings. The A.A.S. degree offers the graduating student the option to continue their education at a four-year institution upon completion. Students graduating from the Community Social Service Program (CSS) are eligible for positions in several areas in the health, human services, and education fields with children (guardian ad litems), adolescents, adults, and senior citizens. The graduating student may serve a variety of at-risk populations including people with disabilities, mental illness, substance abuse, poverty, and disadvantaged. Students who may be interested in Social Work , Sociology, Psychology, or other health related areas may want to consider the CSS program as a well-rounded educational base to support further development of generalist skills at a four-year institution. Program Core Competencies 1. Demonstrate professionalism by meeting industry standards. 2. Make critical decisions based on knowledge of system protocols. 3. Regognize the need for skill development and demonstrate the ability to teach to ensure personal growth. 4. The ability to provide behavioral interventions and strategies appropriately and in a least restrictive manner. 5. Identify appropriate resources, supports, and services. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts relevant to general social service practices in a wide variety of settings. View more details on South Central College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.