Thomas Edison State College | BSHS in Social Services for Special Populations Credit Distribution

BSHS in Social Services for Special Populations Credit Distribution

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Learner Designed Area of Study (LDAS)

Subject Category	Credits
I. General Education Requirements	48
A. English Composition	6
B. Humanities	9
C. Social Sciences	15
Introduction to Sociology	(3)
Introduction to Psychology	(3)
Economics, Political Science, History or Geography	(3)
Other social sciences	(6)
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics	9
One college-level mathematics required	(3)
Other natural sciences or mathematics	(6)
E. General Education Electives	9
Intercultural Communications or Race and Ethnic Relations	(3)
Other credits from any general education subject	(6)

II. Concentration in Human Services	54
A. Core Requirements	21
Dynamics of social setting (upper-level subjects in sociology, urban politics, social history, etc.)	(3)
Dynamics of the individual (upper-level subjects in psychology)	(6)
Dynamics of intervention (covers such areas as counseling, interviewing and social work methods)	(3)
Social Planning (covers such areas as social policy, planning and administration)	(3)
Statistics or research methodology	(3)
Computer science or data processing	(3)
B. Individual Areas of Study: Social Services for Special Populations	33
Overview of Human Services or the Specialization	(3)
Basic Philosophy, Theory and Concepts Introduction to Human Services Introduction to Social Work Introduction to Social Welfare Introduction to Social Services Introduction to Mental Retardation Orientation to Deafness Social Welfare: Programs, Practice Social Welfare/Social Work	(12)
Applied Areas Adolescent Development Exceptionality, Diversity, & Human Relations Adult Development & Aging Introduction to Special Education Child Development Principles of Guidance Child Psych. Rehabilitative Psych/Servs. Child Welfare Services Social/Psy. Aspects Physical Disabilities Education. Psych. Social Problems of Aging & Old Age Etiology of Developmental Disabilities Sociology of Aging Exceptional Child Exceptional Persons Communications Disorders People with Disabilities Deaf Language & Culture Human Services & Social Policy Human Services Cultural Diversity	(12)
Advanced Level Practicum Adapted Physical Education Education Exceptional Children Behavior Modification Education of the Intellectually Handicapped Caring for Children with Handicaps Family Violence Career/Vocational Education Exceptional Child Health, Physical Education and Recreation with Health Special Populations Child Abuse Human Sexuality Child Maltreatment Rehabilitative Services Sex Roles in Family & Society Community Mental Health Test & Measure. Work with Parents of Exceptional Children Drug Use/Abuse Interpreting courses/ASL Assessment Language Disorders Adult Rehabilitative Audiology Speech/Hearing Science Beginning Sign Language Signed English & Interpreting in Educational Settings Educational Audiology	(6)
III. Free Electives	18
Total	120

Note: Course approvals will be individualized to reflect the approved practicum setting and job responsibilities. This list of courses is offered as a guide. Other courses may be considered appropriate for the specialization.

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