Psychology/Social Work Course

Success in Society: Studies in Human Relations
• The Foundations of Human Behavior and Socialization
• Social Issues in General
• Social Issues in the Workplace
• Attitudes That Promote Human Relations Success
• Stress and Frustration
• Common Errors in Workplace Social Interactions

Social Psychology Part 1
• Introduction to Social Psychology
• Doing Social Psychology Research
• The Social Self
• Self-Concept, Self-Esteem and Self-Presentation
• Perceiving Persons
• Observation, Attribution and Integration
• Confirmation Bias
• Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Social Psychology Part 2
• Attitudes
• Persuasion by Communication and by Action
• Conformity
• Compliance and Obedience
• Group processes
• Cooperation and Competition

Social Psychology Part 3
• Attraction and Close Relationships
• Helping Others
• Aggression
• Applying Social Psychology to Law
• Applying Social Psychology to Business
• Applying Social Psychology to Health

The Profession of Social Work
• The History of Social Work and Social Welfare
• Educating for Social Work
• Social Work Practice in the New Millennium
• Professional Credentials and Regulations
• Social Work Organizations
• Values and Ethics for Social Work Practice
• The Strengths Perspective
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Improving the Scientific Base of Social Work Practice
• Contemporary Issues in Social Work

Becoming a Helper
• Are the Helping Professions for You?
• Getting the Most from Your Education and Training
• Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers
• Theory Applied to Practice
• The Helping Process
• Understanding Diversity
• Knowing Your Values
• Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Helpers
• Managing Boundary Issues
• Working in the Community and with Groups
• Stress, Burnout, and Self-Care

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This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular state licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships.

We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the course material is presented may vary.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2021 Edition