7 courses with the subject HSEW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HSEW 1201Introduction to the HSEW Role4
in reading Corequisite: none In this course, students will explore the role of the eligibility worker. Students apply critical thinking concepts to strengthen thinking, learning, and research strategies needed in the workplace. Designed to enhance career success and help students understand the role of the eligibility worker in the agency, this course presents diverse perspectives to challenge students to examine their assumptions and values by analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating contemporary social issues and the diverse populations served by the agency. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
Placement determined by a minimum entry assessment score
HSEW 1205Worker Skill4
in reading Corequisite: none In this course students will become adept at interviewing and gathering necessary information to determine eligibility for programs. Emphasis is on acquiring the communication skills needed to explain eligibility requirements 116
Placement determined by a minimum entry assessment score
HSEW 1230Public Assistance Policy4
reading Corequisite: HSEW 1235 Eligibility Systems 1 This course will cover the policy for the administration of welfare programs in the state of Minnesota. Students will discern the different public assistance programs as administered by the Department of Human Services and local human service agencies. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
Placement determined by a college ready assessment score in
HSEW 2230Public Assistance Policy4
Eligibility System 2 In this course students will interpret and apply policy, identify required verifications and Department of Human Services’ forms, and conduct simulated client interviews. With case scenarios, students will assess eligibility and estimate the benefit based on policy. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating client circumstances and predicting eligibility. They will summarize ongoing case maintenance policy, such as reporting, recertification, change in assistance unit members, ineligibility, and adjust the benefit as policy dictates. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none
HSEW 1230 Public Assistance Policy 1 Corequisite: HSEW 2235
HSEW 2235Eligibility System4
Assistance 2 In this course students will create accurate results utilizing Department of Human Services (DHS) approved procedures, such as processing recertification, adding/removing household members, closing cases, and referring clients to appropriate community resources. The student will utilize 117 ourse Listings & Descriptions
HSEW 1235 Eligibility Systems 1 Corequisite: HSEW 2230 Public
HSEW 2290Internship6
In this course the student will experience working in a Human Services agency for the purpose of gaining practical hands-on experience in determining eligibility and ongoing case maintenance. This class is organized by the student and their advisor during the final phase of the student training for entry level job as an eligibility worker. Students will demonstrate cultural and gender sensitivity and utilize ethical practices. The focus of this course will be to utilize skills in reading, comprehending and applying public assistance policy to a variety of situations. Emphasis will be placed on reading, listening, writing, speaking, spelling, and understanding the statutes and policies governing the eligibility and receipt of public assistance. Students will also be required to utilize problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills. After completing this course, students will have experience in determining initial and ongoing eligibility. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none American Sign Language (LASL)
