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Addictions, Mental Health, and Social Work Assistant
Patricia Hampshire, MS, Chair
Phone: (419) 995-8852
Email: hampshire.p@rhodesstate.edu
Office: TL 102L
The Addictions, Mental Health, and Social Work Assistant degree program prepares students with the knowledge and skills to support people with diverse challenges and needs. They are employed in settings such as community service centers, job and family services, mental health agencies, addictions centers, correctional facilities, domestic violence shelters, recovery houses, homeless shelters, and so many more.
Graduates may be eligible for registration as a Social Work Assistant (SWA) through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, and the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. For students interested in a bachelor’s degree, this degree program is a great start by obtaining employable skills, while also having transfer opportunities into the Bachelor’s of Social Work or Addiction Studies programs.
Grading Policy
Academic standards are found under Grading and Credit System of the Student Handbook section of this catalog. Addictions, Mental Health, and Social Work Assistant students must attain a “C” grade in each Human Service (HUM) course. Any Human Service (HUM) course in which a grade below a “C” is received must be repeated.
Curriculum Options
Students are encouraged to review their individual needs with the department chairperson when considering full-time and part-time alternatives. Additionally, students should review educational needs in conjunction with current work experiences.
Articulations (2+2 Option)
Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree should speak to a an Addictions, Mental Health, and Social Work Assistant Faculty Advisor early in their Rhodes State College career.
Technical Standards
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Tech Prep Partner
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Addictions, Mental Health, and Social Work Assistant
Associate of Applied Science Degree
First Year | ||
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First Semester | Hours | |
COM 1110 | English Composition | 3 |
HUM 1111 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
HUM 1150 | Interviewing Techniques in Addictions, Mental Health and Social Work | 3 |
HUM 2100 | Case Management in Addictions, Mental Health and Social Work | 3 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
SDE 1010 | First Year Experience | 1 |
Term Hours | 16 | |
Second Semester | ||
HST 1620 | American History Since 1877 | 3 |
HUM 2230 | Issues and Ethics in Helping | 3 |
HUM 1900 | Professional Preparation and Engagement | 2 |
MTH 1100 or MTH 1151 or MTH 1260 | Math of Business or Quantitative Reasoning or Statistics | 3 |
PSY 1730 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Technical Elective | 2-3 | |
Term Hours | 16-17 | |
Second Year | ||
First Semester | ||
COM 2110 or COM 2213 | Public Speaking or Verbal Judo | 3 |
HUM 2400 | Crisis Management | 3 |
HUM 1710 | Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders | 3 |
HUM 2991 | Practicum I | 2 |
Technical Elective | 4 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
HUM 2170 | Dynamics of Mental Health and Substance Use | 3 |
HUM 2310 | Group Dynamics/Intervention | 3 |
HUM 2992 | Practicum II | 2 |
PSY 2150 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
HUM 2710 | Addictions Counseling | 3 |
SOC 1320 | American Cultural Diversity | 3 |
Term Hours | 17 | |
Total Hours | 64-65 |
| The ePortfolio requirement has been phased out and the ePortfolio indicators are being removed from the site. |
| Capstone Course |
1 | If planning to pursue a bachelor degree, choose from one of the OTM/TAG approved Math courses. See MTH courses in Course Description section of this catalog. |
See here for Capstone information.
Please see the course descriptions section for prerequisites before registering for courses.
Prerequisites:
Students should check course prerequisites before registering. Prerequisites are listed in the Course Tab.
Human Service Program Electives
Technical Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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HUM 1310 | Activity Directing I | 3 |
HUM 1320 | Activity Directing II | 3 |
HUM 1990 | Independent Study in HUM | 1-3 |
HUM 2000 | Special Topics in Human Services | 1-3 |
HUM 1212 | Social Welfare in the United States | 3 |
HUM 1720 | Aging and Gerontology | 3 |
HUM 1980 | The Color of Justice | 2 |
HUM 2040 | Psychology and the Legal System | 2 |
HUM 2030 | Criminal Minds | 3 |
Please see an advisor when considering a 2+2 option.
HUM 1111 — Introduction to Social Work
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Provides an introductory understanding of the human service and social work professions. Topics such as historical developments, underlying assumptions, core values, ethical principles, functions, major social problems, and methods of human service/social work will be covered. Goals of the human/social service system and the role of human service professionals, social work assistants, and social workers will be examined. "C" grade policy applies.
Transfer: TAG.
HUM 1120 — Society of Aging
2 Credit hours 2 Contact hours
Focuses on problems facing the elderly in present society and how it differs from 50 years ago. The course covers the developmental aspect of aging including milestones and issues faced by the elderly. Students will learn techniques in interviewing and dealing with various physical, social and psychological issues of the elderly. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 1150 — Interviewing Techniques in Addictions, Mental Health and Social Work
3 Credit hours 4 Contact hours
Covers the principles and practices of interviewing clients in the human service area. Students will be taught a model of interviewing and learn to use various techniques such as verbal/nonverbal communication skills. Students will practice skills through role playing. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 1200 — Chemical Dependency
2 Credit hours 2 Contact hours
Discusses the historical, cultural, and social context of addiction, as well as the theories of addiction. Other topic areas will include assessing and providing intervention to substance abusers. Prevention services will also be presented. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 1212 — Social Welfare in the United States
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Introduces the history, structure, functions, and challenges of the American social welfare system. Various social problems along with societal/student values and beliefs on social welfare topics will be examined. Topical areas include factors in the delivery of social services, issues of diversity and discrimination, empowering at-risk and vulnerable populations, and fields of practice. "C" grade policy applies for Human Service majors.
Transfer: TAG.
HUM 1230 — Therapeutic Recreation
2 Credit hours 2 Contact hours
Reviews the technical aspects of recreation as an intervention. Course will include recreation techniques as alternatives for persons with a variety of problems as well as prevention strategies. Therapeutic recreation techniques used in individual Human Service settings will be reviewed and practiced. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 1310 — Activity Directing I
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Introduces activity directing; specifically covers textbook knowledge, lecture, and in-field demonstrations to gain working knowledge of the activity profession. Students will also learn about the elderly as individuals and what makes them unique human beings, and what happens to them as they age. They will also learn about Resident Rights, activities of daily living and community resources. This is part one of a two part class. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 1320 — Activity Directing II
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Introduces the various aspects of management such as planning, organizing, hiring, creating job descriptions, and maintaining employee-employer relations. They also learn about the controlling function of management. They will also learn about the evaluating function of management: managing risks, establishing department and people performance standards, measuring performance, and correcting deviations from standards and plans. This class completes the MEPAPII 90 hour Advanced Class for Activity Directing this is required for National Certification by NCCAP (National Certification Council of Activity Professionals). This is part two of the two part Activity Directing class. "C" grade policy applies.
Prerequisites: HUM 1310.
HUM 1350 — Developmental Disabilities
2 Credit hours 2 Contact hours
Explores historical, current, and future trends in the Developmental Disabilities field. Students will develop a working knowledge of terms and treatment modalities/concepts. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 1710 — Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Introduces a variety of topics in working with addicted populations such as chemicals of use, theories, diagnosis, treatment approaches, legal and ethical issues. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 1720 — Aging and Gerontology
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Provides an overview of the study of gerontology and aging. Covers a variety of theories, issues, the positives and challenges facing aging adults, their families, and their communities. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 1900 — Professional Preparation and Engagement
2 Credit hours 2 Contact hours
Apply knowledge, skills and strategies to career preparation and development. Advises students of the requirements and preparation needed for entering practicum courses.
Prerequisites: HUM 1150, HUM 2100.
HUM 1980 — The Color of Justice
2 Credit hours 2 Contact hours
Examines race in the context of the criminal justice system. Emphasis on the treatment of racial minorities as victims and offenders by law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
HUM 1990 — Independent Study in HUM
1-3 Credit hours 1-3 Contact hours
Provides individualized instruction with students working on a one-on-one basis with an instructor on a project entailing reading, writing, and discussion. The subject matter is set by the instructor and student and will relate to the Human Service field. A student may register for 1, 2, or 3 hours of Independent Study. Independent Study may be taken more than one time, BUT Human Service majors may not apply more than 3 hours in total of Independent Study toward their elective hours requirement. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 2000 — Special Topics in Human Services
1-3 Credit hours 1-3 Contact hours
Explores current topics in Human Services. This allows students to explore material in Human Services outside of the regular course offerings. Offered on demand as determined by the Chair of Human Services. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 2030 — Criminal Minds
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Provides an understanding of criminal behavior and antisocial behavior from a psychological perspective. Contemporary research, theory, and practice concerning the psychology of crime will be explored. Students will learn about the factors associated with the onset and maintenance of antisocial and criminal behavior.
HUM 2040 — Psychology and the Legal System
2 Credit hours 2 Contact hours
Describes the law from a psychological perspective. Students will be introduced to legally relevant science and how psychology plays a role in that science. The course explores a multitude of topics such as psychology of crime, psychology of police, crime victims, eyewitnesses, evaluating suspects, and forensic assessments.
HUM 2090 — Community Resources
2 Credit hours 2 Contact hours
Enhances the networking skills of Health and Human Services professionals. The curriculum includes the development of a community resource guide targeting needs of patients/clients of all ages based on a holistic approach to client services. Students will gain the necessary skills to plan and negotiate services for patients/clients. Students will have the opportunity to develop community-network plans on a variety of different case studies based on their scope of practice. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 2100 — Case Management in Addictions, Mental Health and Social Work
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Emphasizes case management process and the skills related to the management of client cases in human service agencies. The course will cover planning, implementing, coordinating and documenting. Students will also research and understand the various agencies that assist clients in various settings. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 2170 — Dynamics of Mental Health and Substance Use
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Explores the historical perspective of mental illness and how changes have occurred. Symptoms, causes, and treatment modalities will be discussed with emphasis on deinstitutionalization. Specific emphasis will be placed on developing a working knowledge of the mental health system and an introduction of the common treatment practices in mental health. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 2190 — Chemical Dependency in Family
2 Credit hours 2 Contact hours
Exposes students to chemical dependency and its impact on family; specifically, the dynamics of family by understanding interactive patterns among family members and the alteration of those patterns due to the presence of an addition. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 2230 — Issues and Ethics in Helping
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Applies the Ohio Laws and Rules, Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals, and NASW Code of Ethics in the practice of social work assistants and human service professionals. Students will create their own style of intervention based on current and past learning. "C" grade policy applies.
HUM 2310 — Group Dynamics/Intervention
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Examines group process, group behaviors and the application of group work in the human service field. Emphasis will be placed on current issues, ethical and specific needs of various populations. Students will practice group leadership skills and lead assimilated groups. They will also learn to research and write group proposals. 'C' grade policy applies.
HUM 2400 — Crisis Management
3 Credit hours 4 Contact hours
Utilizes interview skills and learns how to use them in a crisis intervention format. Students will learn to deal with a variety of crisis situations ranging from suicidal situations to natural catastrophes. The class involves a combination of interpersonal communication skills and crisis intervention strategies for diverse populations. Emphasis will be placed on de-escalation techniques. 'C' grade policy applies.
HUM 2500 — Observation/Community Service
2 Credit hours 2 Contact hours
Spends 64 hours in community service and 16 hours observing human service agency operations at various private and public organizations. Every week a two hour lecture/discussion group will meet to express ideas and knowledge from observations. An exploration of career management compromising of organizational issues, job development, interviewing, self-awareness, stress management, employee coping skills, legal issues, ethical concerns and environment. This course is used to assist students in selecting an agency for practicum class. This course is graded S/U.
Prerequisites: HUM 1150, HUM 2100.
HUM 2710 — Addictions Counseling
3 Credit hours 3 Contact hours
Covers topics in addiction services such as basic principles, theoretical considerations, pharmacotherapeutics, treatment modalities, clinical skills, considerations of diversity, and ethics. 'C' grade policy applies.
HUM 2991 — Practicum I
2 Credit hours 2 Contact hours
Provides on-the-job training for students in Human Service agencies. Students will work in the field learning and implementing human service skills. Students will complete a total of 180 hours of supervised experience, which is equivalent to 12 hours weekly at their practicum agency over a 15-week semester. In addition, the student is required to attend a 1-hour weekly class. This course is graded S/U.
Prerequisites: HUM 1150, HUM 2100, HUM 2230, HUM 2500 or HUM 1900.
HUM 2992 — Practicum II
2 Credit hours 13 Contact hours
Provides continuing on-the-job training either at the same agency as HUM 2991 or at a different agency. Upon completion of HUM 1900 or 2500, HUM 2230, HUM 2991, and HUM 2992, students should be familiar with the operations of a human service agency including client/staff relationships and employee responsibilities. Students will complete 180 hours of practical experience, which is equivalent to 12 hours weekly at their practicum agency over a 15-week semester. In addition, the student is required to attend a 1-hour weekly class. This course is graded S/U.
Prerequisites: HUM 1990 or HUM 2500, HUM 2230, HUM 2991.
Admission Requirements
See the General Admissions Procedures in the College catalog.
Students who begin the curriculum in spring semester or who need developmental course support should recognize that it may take longer than four semesters to complete the program.
Individuals must recognize that to be successful in the Human Service field, there are important disposition and professional conduct factors, such being emotionally mature, respectful, dependable, and responsible.
Human Service Certificate Option
The Addictions, Mental Health, and Social Work Assistant program offers additional certificates in conjunction to the core curriculum for students wishing to advance their knowledge in Activities Directing and Forensic Mental Health. Students who graduate from the Addictions, Mental Health and Social Work Assistant program may be eligible for the Social Work Assistant (SWA) through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board, and the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
Certificates
To be eligible for the following certificates, a student must have received a grade of “C” or better for each course required for the certificate and completed all required courses within four years of applying for the certificate.
Prerequisites may be required for courses listed for each certificate. Please see the course descriptions.
Activity Directing Certificate
The Activity Directing certificate provides the educational content required to lead an activity department in long-term care facilities in the State of Ohio. For students wanting to pursue national certification, the certificate provides the 90-hour basic modular education program required by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (please view the NCCAP website for all the needed national certification requirements).
For individuals who do not seek to head an activity department or are seeking national certification, this coursework will provide an understanding of professional activity work. All required courses are offered online and include the requirement of a 45-hour (per course) practicum placement at an agency that engages in professional activity work.
Code | Title | Hours |
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HUM 1310 | Activity Directing I | 3 |
HUM 1320 | Activity Directing II | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Addiction Services Certificate
Prepares entry-level addiction professionals by providing two addiction-specific courses that have the education content areas and hours that meet standards for the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certification (CDCA-Pre and CDCA-Renewable) through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDP). Students must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or GED for the CDCA. Additional information about the addictions credentialing process can be found on the OCDP website. A grade of "C" or higher is required for the courses.
Addiction Services
Certificate
First Year | ||
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First Semester | Hours | |
HUM 1710 | Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders | 3 |
Term Hours | 3 | |
Second Semester | ||
HUM 2710 | Addictions Counseling | 3 |
Term Hours | 3 | |
Total Hours | 6 |
Family Services Worker Certificate
The Family Services Worker certificate was developed at the request of West Ohio Community Action Partnership to provide their employees with training for the position of family service worker at their agency. Interested students should contact the Coordinator.
First Year | ||
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First Semester | Hours | |
HUM 1150 | Interviewing Techniques in Addictions, Mental Health and Social Work | 3 |
HUM 2100 | Case Management in Addictions, Mental Health and Social Work | 3 |
Term Hours | 6 | |
Second Semester | ||
HUM 2230 | Issues and Ethics in Helping | 3 |
HUM 2310 | Group Dynamics/Intervention | 3 |
Term Hours | 6 | |
Total Hours | 12 |
Forensic Mental Health Certificate
The Forensic Mental Health certificate is designed to explore the dynamics of mental health as it relates to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. This certificate is an enhancement for students who are interested in the field of human services/social work within the realm of criminal justice. This certificate provides an advantage of knowledge to criminal justice or helping professionals who are looking to get a better understanding and influence of mental health by an individual’s involvement in the criminal justice system.
The certificate focuses on areas including mental health/substance abuse diagnoses, ethical behavior whether in criminal justice or human services, the examination of race in the criminal justice system, crisis interventions, criminal behavior, and the psychology of the legal system.
Forensic Mental Health Certificate
First Year | ||
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Fall | Hours | |
LAW 2022 or HUM 2030 | Criminal Minds or Criminal Minds | 3 |
HUM 2400 | Crisis Management | 3 |
LAW 2010 or HUM 2040 | Psychology and the Legal System or Psychology and the Legal System | 2 |
Term Hours | 8 | |
Spring | ||
LAW 1980 or HUM 1980 | The Color of Justice or The Color of Justice | 2 |
HUM 2170 | Dynamics of Mental Health and Substance Use | 3 |
HUM 2230 or LAW 1660 | Issues and Ethics in Helping or Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
Term Hours | 8 | |
Total Hours | 16 |