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Psychology / Social Work Course Outline

Psychology/Social Work Module 1
Success in Society: Studies in Human Relations

• The Foundations of Human Behavior and Socialization
• Social Issues in General
• Social Issues in the Workplace
• Attitudes That Promote Human Relations Success
• Stress and Frustration
• Common Errors in Workplace Social Interactions

Psychology/Social Work Module 2
Introduction to Social Psychology

• Theories and Methods in Social Psychology
• Research Methods
• Person Perception
• Attributing the Causes of Behavior
• Accuracy of Judgments
• Nonverbal Communication
• The Problem of Deception
• Social Cognition and Social Inference
• Emotion, Inference, and Schemas
• Learning About the Self
• Attitudes and Attitude Change
• Cultural and Persuasion

Psychology/Social Work Module 3
More Concepts of Social Psychology

• Prejudice
• Social Identity and Social Influence
• Conformity, Culture, and Compliance
• Interpersonal Attraction
• Social Needs
• Proximity, Familiarity, and Similarity
• Personal Relationships
• Behavior in Groups
• Group Performance, Decision Making, and Interaction
• Leadership
• Gender

Psychology/Social Work Module 4
Further Topics of Social Psychology

• Helping Behavior
• Altruism and Prosocial Behavior
• Theoretical Perspectives on Helping
• Bystander Intervention, Volunteerism, and Caregiving
• Receiving Help
• Aggression
• Stress and Illness
• Health, Politics, Law, and Social Psychology
• Eyewitness Identification and Testimony
• The Recovered Memory Debate
• Criminal Defendants, Juries, and Expert Testimony

Psychology/Social Work Module 5
Introduction to Social Work

• The Evolution of Social Welfare and Social Work in the United States
• Social Work Practice with Individuals, Groups, and Communities
• Administration and Research
• Mental Health Services
• Social Work in Health Care and Schools
• Social Security and Public Welfare
• Family and Child Welfare Services
• Correctional Services
• Services for the Aged
• Drug Abuse and Social Work
• Services with Minorities
• Social Work in Rural Areas
• Case Management

Psychology/Social Work Module 6
Becoming a Helper

• Are the Helping Professions for You?
• Getting the Most from Your Education and Training
• Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers
• Theory Applied to Practice
• The Helping Process
• Understanding Diversity
• Knowing Your Values
• Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Helpers
• Managing Boundary Issues
• Working in the Community and with Groups
• Stress, Burnout, and Self-Care

We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment in learning more about becoming a social worker. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the material is presented may vary.

This program is specifically designed to serve as an introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training, as required by law.


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