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• SOCI 212: Contemporary Social Problems

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course investigates pressing social issues and alternative solutions offered for their alleviation. Selected problems like suicide, environmental abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS will be discussed.
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• SOCI 215: Introduction to Gender Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course examines contemporary gender relations. Roles and social expectations of boys, girls, men, women, and non-binary individuals within the broader context of "gender" are assessed. It will explore how gender and diversity shape lives within private and public spheres. Topics include class, disability, race, and sexuality.
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• SOCI 216: Family Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is a study of family relations in our society.This course examines how family forms and structures, family values and expectations, and social issues influence the growth and development of the child.Topics include poverty; families in crisis; divorce; working parents; single parenting; ethnic, cultural and lifestyle differences; illness and death; and the role of siblings and other relatives.Also included are issues of professionalism in dealing with diverse families.
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• SOCW 101: Introduction to Social Work

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course provides students with an introductory understanding of generalist practice social work. Students will examine the history of social work, the core values and ethical principles of the field, and various areas of social work practice. The course explores social service delivery networks and the field's commitment to realizing social justice. All students in this class must complete 30 hours of service learning. Clearances may be required by service learning site(s). This course meets the General Education competency of Values, Ethics, and Diverse Perspectives (VE).
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• SOCW 102: Human Diversity

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course examines human differences, providing students with the knowledge and values of culturally competent social work at the introductory-level. Students will learn about the mechanisms of oppressions, prejudice, and discrimination. They will recognize the many histories and cultures that exist and how they promote strength and well-being in diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. This course meets the General Education competency of Values, Ethics, and Diverse Perspectives (VE).
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• SOCW 103: Family Violence Across the Lifespan

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is designed to give students an overview of theory and current research in the area of family violence. Topics to be covered include physical and sexual abuse of children, child neglect, sibling abuse, spousal abuse, rape, elder abuse, abuse in gay and lesbian communities, and abuse of people with disabilities. In addition, this course will examine how social service systems, including social work, education, medical professionals, and the criminal justice system are working to reduce the effects of the problem of family violence in our society.
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• SOCW 104: Child Welfare

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course focuses on the characteristics, strengths and service needs of families and children in the child welfare system. It examines and builds policy and practice skills related to family preservation services, child maltreatment, substitute care and permanency planning. The course considers family events within an ecological systems approach and works to build appreciation and sensitivity to various family forms and cultural patterns.
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• SOCW 105: Addictions

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is an overview of historical and current definitions of chemical dependency, alcohol abuse, and process addictions. The effects of addiction on behavior, health, development, family, special populations and society will be discussed. The course will examine the scope of the problem, the nature of addictions, the cause and progression of the disease of addiction. The role of the social work profession in assessment, treatment, and prevention of addictions will be addressed.
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• SOCW 106: Social Welfare History

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course introduces social policy making in the United States. The course examines the history of events and ideas that have shaped American social welfare policy from the colonial period to the present. An examination of social values, economic trends, and criminal justice decisions helps students develop an understanding of the role of the social work profession in social policy development.
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• SOCW 107: Introduction to Aging

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course provides students with an overview and better understanding of the aging process from a multidisciplinary perspective by studying theories of aging, stereotypes about aging and older adults, changes in physical health, cognition, and communal relationships. Students will examine changes in familial and social roles in the elderly and identify political and social influences on these changes.
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