San Antonio College Schedule/Catalog 2010-2011 [Archived Catalog]
Psychology (Gerontology / Human Services)
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Dr. Thomas E. Billimek, Chairperson
MLC 677, 486-1253
www.alamo.edu/sac/psyc/
This department consists of the Psychology and Human Services Programs.
The Psychology Program offers a variety of courses to students having personal or career interests in psychology, to students seeking to earn an Associate’s Degree, and to students desiring course credit transferable to other colleges and universities. Students may earn the Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Psychology by either completing the entire first two years of any psychology curriculum identified in a current transfer agreement or by completing the degree requirements listed below.
Students must satisfy the minimum entrance requirements for San Antonio College, demonstrate college-level reading proficiency on a standardized examination, demonstrate computer literacy, and earn at least 25 percent of the required hours at San Antonio College. In addition, students must meet basic skills competencies in reading, English, and mathematics as required for the various psychology courses offered.
In order to work in the psychology career field, students will normally need at least a Master’s Degree and preferably the Doctoral Degree in Psychology. All psychology majors should contact the Psychology Department for advising before registering for courses. Additional information about the field of psychology is available at the American Psychological Association (APA) Web site at www.apa.org.
Gerontology
The Gerontology Program, under the Psychology Department, is focusing on the development of a Certificate in Gerontology. Gerontology is the study of the aging process related to individuals and groups as they grow from middle age through later life. An increase in life expectancy represents a dramatic psychosocial change and new challenges to the counselor and other professionals. Many problems faced by older persons remain unanswered: chronic illness and disability; psychological/social inactivity and isolation; depression; chemical abuse; poor housing; lack of transportation; and a feeling of hopelessness. The largest numbers of older persons, however, are healthy elderly. There is an increased need for personnel working with the elderly and a call for better training to render professionals more sensitive to the specific concerns of the elderly.
Transfer agreements are being explored to establish a clear career path with upper division colleges and universities.
Students must meet with the Gerontology Program coordinator before enrolling in any Gerontology course. Students enrolling in any certificate or degree developed in the Gerontology Program must meet all current basic skill prerequisites for the courses offered.
Human Services Program
The Human Services Program, under the Psychology Department, offers degree and certificate programs in drug & alcohol abuse counseling (DAAC) designed for individuals who wish to pursue training in the substance abuse counseling field and seek licensure as a chemical dependency counselor in Texas. Students may work toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree or certificates of completion.
Formal 2+2 transfer agreements as well as informal agreements have been established with several local universities. San Antonio College is designated as a provider for licensure renewal education.
Students must meet with the Human Services Program coordinator before enrolling in any Human Services course. Students enrolling in any of the Human Services Program degree/certificate options must meet all current basic skill prerequisites for the courses offered.
Credit Given for the LCDC/CADAC
Credit toward an AAS Degree in DAAC, Addiction Studies, may be awarded to individuals who have completed the requirements for licensure as chemical dependency counselors as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or are certified alcohol and drug abuse counselors through the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC)/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) testing requirements.
Individuals who meet the requirements can receive credit for the following courses:
- DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction, 3 semester hours.
- DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention, 3 semester hours.
- DAAC 1309 Assessment Skills/Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions, 3 semester hours.
- PSYT 2301 Psychology of Group Dynamics, 3 semester hours.
- PSYT 1329 Interviewing and Communication Skills, 3 semester hours.
- DAAC 1319 Introduction to Alcohol & Other Drug Additions, 3 semester hours.
In order to receive credit, the applicant must:
- Be enrolled in the College’s AAS Degree Program in DAAC, Addiction Studies.
- Successfully complete at least six college-level semester hours with a minimum grade of “C.”
- Provide a copy of their current license, license renewal award letter, or appropriate certification documentation, which indicates they are current and in good standing to the DAAC Program coordinator.
- A check of DSHS, the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP), and other certifying agencies’ sanction status may be reviewed to determine applicants standing.
Programs and Courses - Psychology Psychology (Gerontology / Human Services)
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Arts
Level I Certificate
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