Behavioral and Social Sciences
Human Services Minor
The Human Services Minor: The Human Services Minor is for students interested in an introduction to social welfare systems, human behavior and the social environment, and helping relationships.
SWK 308 - Introduction
to Social Welfare and Social Work
Introduction to social welfare
as a humane and stabilizing influence in U.S.
society, and to social work as the dominant
profession in social welfare.
SWK 322 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment
This course is designed to help
students integrate knowledge of human
development, human behavior, and social
situations gained in the liberal arts base into
a unique social work perspective useful for
assessment and intervention. The course examines the
interrelationships between the individual,
family, small groups, organizations, and the
community. Special attention is given to diversity,
cultural sensitivity, oppression, and
discrimination.
Elective Courses: Students must choose three electives from the following courses to complete the minor:
PSYC 307 - Psychology of Death
Current perspectives on issues
surrounding death and dying.
Emphasis on grief, mourning and coping
with loss. Prerequisite: PSYC 306 or consent of the instructor.
PSYC 321 - Social
Psychology
Reciprocal influences of individuals in
social interaction settings, social perception,
social cognition, attitudes, social exchange,
social influence and control.
PSYC 352 - Health Psychology
An in-depth study of health psychology
as a sub-discipline within psychology.
Emphasis on the interaction of bio-psychosocial
factors as they influence physical illnesses.
>Methods of successful intervention with
patients based on psychological research will be
a major focus. Prerequisite: 6 hours of Psychology.
SOC 401 - Social Gerontology
Comprehensive examination of aging in
contemporary society, with emphases on the
theories and social consequences of aging for
individuals, groups, and society. Prerequisite:
SOC 230
SOC 324 - Social Stratification
Theories and systems of caste and
class, with specific consideration given to
status, occupation, income, education and other
elements in contemporary American
stratification. Prerequisite: SOC 230
SOC 320 - Social Interaction
Structure of human societies, with
emphasis on the micro-structures, interactional
patterns, and the relationship of impression
management and social contexts. Prerequisite: SOC 230
SWK 373 - Social Policy
An introduction to the study of social
policy with emphases on 1) how social policy
influences the lives of citizens and clients, 2)
how social policy influences the practice of
social work, and 3) the resulting
responsibilities of social work to try to
influence social policy.
SWK / SOC 260 - Family
and Child Issues and Services
Focuses on issues affecting children
and families in American society. Emphasis is placed on child abuse and
neglect, developmentally challenged children,
and services available to these families and
children. Policy issues related to the provision
of adequate service
and resources will be addressed.
Approved as an Institutions and Issues Course.
SWK / SOC 380 - Mental Health Issues
and Services
A study of the development of mental
health services in the U.S., including changing
conceptions of mental illness/mental health and
associated programs and practices. Special emphasis is given to the
development of the philosophy, policies and
implementation of community mental health, and
current issues such as de-institutionalism and
homelessness.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Susan Vaughn, Director, Social Work Program
Station 6176
Montevallo, Alabama
(205) 665-6176