SWK 155INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK3
198 westmoreland.edu
- Subject
- SWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- westmoreland.edu
Westmoreland County Community College · Courses
SWK
11 courses with the subject SWK, 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.
SWK 157INTERVIEWING AND RECORDKEEPING
SKILLS 3-0-3 As the follow-up course to SKW 155 with an emphasis on individual interviewing skills in the helping services, this is a key course in the human services program as it teaches essential information gathering and recording skills for the human services worker. It is a very interactive course with much time devoted to practicing interviewing skills with classmates. Recordkeeping skills include learning to distinguish between objective and subjective information, how client files are organized and the methods used to compile a client history and assessment. Prerequisite(s): SWK 155
- Subject
- SWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- westmoreland.edu
SWK 160Group Process3
SWK 170 Race and Diversity or SWK 171 Gerontology or
- Subject
- SWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- westmoreland.edu
SWK 161SOLUTIONS-FOCUSED COUNSELING3
This course is an introduction to counseling techniques used in the field of social work. It focuses on solution-based therapy to problem solve. Students will take the basic interviewing skills they obtained in SWK 157 and build additional skills to help students go from gathering information to helping clients set goals and interventions. This class will include lecture and role-playing to practice techniques. Prerequisite(s): SWK 155 and SWK 157
- Subject
- SWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- westmoreland.edu
SWK 163INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE3
An examination of the historical and contemporary social problems, values and the policies of the institution of social welfare. Considers the social, political and economic origins and consequences of societal policies for economic advancement of clients and social services. Investigating current issues and how it impacts the social work field.
- Subject
- SWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- westmoreland.edu
SWK 165HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL
ENVIRONMENT 3-0-3 This first course in the human behavior sequence studies the bio-psycho-social, cultural, and spiritual influences on the life cycle from pre-birth through adolescence. The content will emphasize on understanding the interactions between individuals, groups, institutions, and communities and their environments from various perspectives including systems, ecological, strengths, diversity, and human development. This course will allow students to understand how to engage from a change agent/leader perspective.
- Subject
- SWK
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- westmoreland.edu
SWK 170RACE & DIVERSITY IN THE U.S.3
This is an introductory course for the study of minorities in the USA. The course will expose students to sociological perspectives on race, class and gender. This course will also provide an overview of the history of various minority groups with emphasis on the importance of culture and developing awareness and understanding of self and 2026-2027 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog others. Through readings and discussions, the course will focus on prejudice and discrimination and the importance of understanding their role in a multicultural society. Cross-listed as SOC 170.
- Subject
- SWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- westmoreland.edu
- Alias
- SOC 170
SWK 171INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY3
This course provides an introduction to the biological, psychological and social issues experienced by those who are aging. Students will learn the various stages and cycles of aging and how society views and provides services to older adults. This course is interactive in nature and requires interviews with older adults and community service providers.
- Subject
- SWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- westmoreland.edu
SWK 172Drug and Alcohol Dependency3
g 118 westmoreland.edu
- Subject
- SWK
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- westmoreland.edu
SWK 258SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM I4
Under the supervision of a qualified human services provider, students will gain field experience in an area of interest. In this semester-long class, students will discuss ethical and current practice issues related to work in the human services field. The importance of professional behavior and the value of networking within the human services field are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): SWK 155, SWK 157 and Permission of
- Subject
- SWK
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- westmoreland.edu
SWK 259SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM II4
Building on the experience acquired in SWK 258 (Practicum I), this course further develops the student’s knowledge of the role of a human service provider. Included in the seminar activities related to fundraising and community activism. Prerequisite(s): SWK 258 (C or better), 2.0 QPA, Permission of Instructor. VPP—VIDEO PRODUCTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY
- Subject
- SWK
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- westmoreland.edu
Source: Westmoreland County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59