San Antonio College Schedule/Catalog 2016-2017 [Archived Catalog]
Psychology, Social Work, Sociology and Human Services
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Dr. Thomas E. Billimek, Chairperson
MLC 617, 210-486-1266
www.alamo.edu/sac/psyc/
This department consists of Psychology, Social Work, Sociology and Human Services.
Psychology 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.
Sociology
Tina Yarbrough Jones, M.A.
Discipline Coordinator, Sociology
MLC 615, 210-486-1325
www.alamo.edu/sac/soc/
The Sociology Department offers courses that are useful to students in the pursuit of various occupations and degrees in sociology. For students who need flexibility and cannot come to campus, the Sociology Department offers Internet courses as well as traditional classroom instruction.
While the study of sociology will prepare students for entrance into various careers, the relevance of sociology for all students is the expansion of human awareness and multiculturalism. In a society and world becoming more complex and interrelated, students increasingly need to be aware of the social and cultural environments affecting their lives in order to make responsible and free choices.
Social Work
Lisa V. Black, LMSW
Associate Professor, Coordinator, Social Work
MLC 610, 210-486-0347
Email: lblack13@alamo.edu
www.alamo.edu/sac/soc/
The purpose of the social work profession is to promote human and community well-being. Guided by a person and environment construct, a global perspective, respect for human diversity, and knowledge based on scientific inquiry, social work’s purpose is actualized through its quest for social and economic justice, the prevention of conditions that limit human rights, the elimination of poverty, and the enhancement of the quality of life for all persons. Council on Social Work Education (2008)
Students are drawn to social work because it is more than a major. If you are interested in a helping profession that has incredible employment opportunities - social work is for you. Social workers are hired by hospitals, community agencies, military and government organizations and are the largest professional group providing mental health services in the United States.
Social work is a way of viewing the world that establishes the importance of an empathetic perspective. Service, social justice, the dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, competence, human rights, and scientific inquiry are among the core values of social work.
Our program is writing intensive and prepares you for your four-year journey by ensuring that your first two years - fully half of your baccalaureate degree are designed to help you grow interpersonally and academically. You will not just take courses - you will gain skill. We offer tremendous peer and faculty support as your progress through your courses.
To learn more about social work please visit our website.
Human Services
Dr. Edwin R. Bergen
Professor / Coordinator, Human Services Program
MLC 621, 210-486-1255
Email:ebergen@alamo.edu Website:www.alamo.edu/main.aspx?id=4822
The Human Services Program under the Psychology Department offers Certificates of Completion and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services with specializations in Addiction Counseling, and Substance Abuse Prevention.
Formal 2+2 transfer agreements as well as informal agreements have been established with several local universities. San Antonio College, Human Services Program Coordinator is designated as a continuing education provider for chemical dependency and professional counselor licensure renewal.
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 specializations must meet all current basic skill prerequisites for the courses offered.
Addiction Counseling
The Human Services Program, under the Psychology Department, offers an Associate of Applied Science degree with a specialization in Addiction Counseling and certificates of completion in drug & alcohol abuse counseling (DAAC) and addiction studies, designed for individuals who wish to pursue training in the substance related and addictive disorders 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. Note that licensure as a chemical dependency counselor requires a minimum of an associate’s degree along with other state mandated requirements.
Substance Abuse Prevention
The Human Services Program, under the Psychology Department, offers an AAS degree and a certificate of completion with a specialization in Substance Abuse Prevention designed for individuals who wish to pursue training in the substance abuse prevention field and seek designation or certification as a Prevention Specialist (CPS) through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (TCBAP) or the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC).
Credit Given for the LCDC/ADC/CPS
Advanced placement credit toward an AAS Degree in the Addiction Counseling or Substance Abuse Prevention Specialization, may be awarded to individuals who are licensured as a chemical dependency counselor through the Texas Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) or have been awarded certification as an alcohol/drug counselor (ADC) or have been awarded certification as a prevention specialist (CPS), which meet the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) requirements. To be considered for advanced placement credit the respective license or certification must be current and in good standing.
Individuals who meet the requirements may be eligible to receive up to 27 semester hours of advanced placement credit. For more information Contact the Human Services Program Coordinator. *Note: to be awarded a degree or certification of completion from San Antonio College, you must complete a minimum of 25 percent of the course work through San Antonio College.
In order to receive advanced placement credit, the applicant must:
- Be enrolled in the Human Services’, AAS Degree specialization in Addiction Counseling or Substance Abuse Prevention.
- 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 Human Services Program Coordinator.
- A check of DSHS, the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (TCBAP), and other certifying agencies’ sanction status may also be reviewed to determine applicant’s standing.
Programs and Courses - Psychology, Social Work, Sociology and Human ServicesPsychology, Social Work, Sociology and Human Services
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
Associate of Applied Science
Level 1 Certificate
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