Identification of needs, problems, eligible consumers, and process of service and delivery. Examination of rural service delivery system and agency settings will familiarize students with the application process. An integrated approach to basic helping, interviewing, and counseling skills in human service settings. Communication skills, listening skills, the helping relationship, ethics, and current professional issues will be included. Study will include symptoms, causes, and available treatment approaches.
Course serves as an introduction to alcohol and related drug abuse.
Historical, theoretical, and current perspectives of alcoholism will be explored. This course is needed for those interested in obtaining a State of South Dakota License for Social Work. It is also needed for graduate studies. Victimology is the scientific study of crime victims, focusing on the physical, emotional, and financial impact on victims, communities and the larger society. The study of social services provided for children.