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Associate to Bachelor's Degree (ABSSE) in Human Services

  • Eligibility Criteria

    High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours

    84-140

  • Courses Offered

    14

  • Course Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee

    $18,480

Courses Offered

An associate to bachelor’s degree from NYMU can ensure you into obtaining a steady career path which will help you advance in your respective field. Apart from this, An associate to bachelor’s degree from NYMU will be recognized internationally by online accreditation bodies.

Core

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Special Topics In Social Work (SSV-147)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Social Work Field (SSV-227)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Basics Of Human Behavior And Social Environment (SSV-247)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Practical: Share Your Social Work Experience - Level 2 (SSV-274)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Violence And Social Work (SSV-385)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Social Work And Human Services (SSV-419)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Foundations Of Social Work Practice (SSV-508)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Social Welfare Policy (SSV-877)

  • 6 Credits

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Specialized

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Counseling And Human Service (HUS-128)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Research Methods In Human Service (HUS-148)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Statistics In Social Science (HUS-229)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Social Work (HUS-414)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Human Services And Society (HUS-750)

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction To Human Service (HUS-809 )

  • 6 Credits

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Special Topics In Social Work (SSV-147)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Why Study Biology?
     Basics Of Biology, Anatomy, And Physiology
     Determinism, Biology, Culture, And The Ecological Perspective
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Biological Development And The Human Lifespan ”
     Evolution, Heredity, And Human Behavior
     Human Biology And Intellect
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Human Genome Project
     The Biology Of Disability, Health, Illness, And Treatment
     Biology And Mental Illness
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Biological Elements Of Tobacco, Drugs And Alcohol
     Human Sexuality And Sexual Orientation
     The Biology Of Aging
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Public Health And Biology
     Critical Thinking, Human Biology, And Social Work

Social Work Field (SSV-227)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Work: A Helping Profession.
     An Evolving Profession
     Social Work And Social Systems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Social Service Delivery System
     Values And Ethics In Social Work
     Social Work And Social Justice
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diversity And Social Work
     Empowering Processes For Social Work Practice
     Social Work Functions And Roles
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Work And Social Policy
     Social Work And Poverty, Homelessness, Unemployment, And Criminal Justice
     Social Work In Health, Rehabilitation, And Mental Health
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Work With Families And Youths
     Adult And Aging Services

Basics Of Human Behavior And Social Environment (SSV-247)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Integrating Framework For Human Behavior Theory And Social Work Practice
     Neurobiological Underpinnings Of Human Development
     Theories Of Development
     Identity Development
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Family In Society
     Group-Work Practice
     Communities And Organizations
     Spiritual Development
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Infancy
     Early Childhood: The Toddler And Early School Years
     Middle Childhood
     Adolescence
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Early Adulthood
     Middle Adulthood
     Older Adulthood
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Trauma And Development
     Chronic Illness And Disability
     Social Policy Through The Life Cycle

Practical: Share Your Social Work Experience - Level 2 (SSV-274)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Direct Practice In Social Work
     Theoretical Perspective On Direct Practice: An Overview
     Values, Ethics, And Ethical Dilemmas
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Basic Skills For Engagement
     Knowledge And Skills For Assessment
     Knowledge And Skills For Planning
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Knowledge And Skills For Intervention
     Developing Clients’ Coping Skills
     Empowerment And Strengths-Based Practice
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strengthening Family Functioning
     Improving Group Functioning
     Modifying Environmental Barriers
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Knowledge And Skills For Evaluation
     Knowledge And Skills Of Termination

Violence And Social Work (SSV-385)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Maltreatment Of Children From A Historical Perspective
     The Family: Roles, Responsibilities And Rights
     Maltreatment And The Developing Child
     The Neglect Of Children
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Physical Abuse Of Children
     The Sexual Abuse Of Children
     Incest: Familial Abuse
     Extra-Familial Sexual Abuse, Misuse And Exploitation
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Psychological Maltreatment Of Children
     Intervention: Reporting And Investigation
     Intervention: Case Management And The Roles Of Other Professionals
     The Legal Response To Child Abuse And Neglect
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Treatment: Physical Abuse And Neglect
     Treatment: Sexual Abuse
     Foster Care As A Therapeutic Tool
     The Social Worker And The System
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adults Abused As Children
     Prevention
     Toward A Better Tomorrow

Introduction To Social Work And Human Services (SSV-419)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To The Human Services Profession: Purpose, Preparation, Practice And Theoretical Orientations.
     History And Evolution Of The Human Services Profession
     Skills And Intervention Strategies For Generalist Practice
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Child And Family Services
     Adolescent Services
     Aging And Services For The Elderly
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Mental Health And Mental Illness
     Homelessness
     Healthcare And Hospice
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Substance Abuse And Treatment
     Human Services In The Schools
     Faith-Based Agencies
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Violence, Victim Advocacy And Corrections
     Macro Practice And International Social Justice
     Professional Ethics And Values In Human Services

Foundations Of Social Work Practice (SSV-508)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Work As A Response To Concern/Need
     Social Work As A Profession
     Social Work As A Creative Blending Of Knowledge, Values, And Skills
     Social Work As A Change Process
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Worker
     The Client
     Environment
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Interaction And Engagement
     Assessment
     Planning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Direct And Indirect Practice Actions
     Evaluation And Termination
     Generalist Practice With Families
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Generalist Practice With Groups
     Generalist Practice With Organizations And Communities
     Models And Good Practices In Generalist Social Work Practices

Social Welfare Policy (SSV-877)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Policy And The American Welfare State
     Social Welfare Policy Research: A Framework For Policy Analysis
     Religion And Social Welfare Policy
     Discrimination In American Society
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Poverty In America
     The Voluntary Sector Today
     Privatization And Human Service Corporations
     The Making Of Governmental Policy
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Tax Policy And Income Distribution
     Social Insurance Programs
     Public Assistance Programs
     The American Health Care System
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Mental Health And Substance Abuse Policy
     Criminal Justice
     Child Welfare Policy
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Housing Policies
     The Politics Of Food Policy And Rural Life
     The American Welfare State In International Perspective

Counseling And Human Service (HUS-128)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Current Scene
     A Historical Perspective
     Professional, Ethical, And Legal Issues
     The Effective Counselor
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Development Theories
     Counseling Theories
     Assessment: Tools And Processes
     Counseling Outreach: Prevention And Intervention
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Counseling
     Family And Marriage Counseling And Therapy
     Group Counseling
     Career Counseling
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Substance Abuse Counseling
     Counseling In A Pluralistic World
     Counseling Older Adults
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Counseling Programs In Elementary, Middle And Secondary Schools
     Counseling Programs In Colleges And Universities
     Counseling In The Community

Research Methods In Human Service (HUS-148)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Toward Evidence-Based Practice
     Ethical Issues In Social Work Research
     Research Problems And Questions
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Finding And Using Existing Knowledge
     Focused Research Questions And Research Hypotheses
     Definitions And General Characteristics
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Common Methods For Acquiring Research Data
     Other Ways To Describe Research
     Sampling Issues And Options
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Measurement Concepts And Issues
     Data Collection Instruments
     Analyzing Data And Disseminating Findings
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Evaluating Programs
     Evaluating Individual Practice Effectiveness

Statistics In Social Science (HUS-229)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Displaying The Order In A Group Of Numbers Using Tables And Graphs
     The Mean, Variance, Standard Deviation, And Z Scores
     Correlation And Prediction
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Some Key Ingredients For Inferential Statistics: The Normal Curve, Sample Versus Population, And Probability
     Introduction To Hypothesis Testing
     Hypothesis Tests With Means Of Samples
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Making Sense Of Statistical Significance: Effect Size And Statistical Power
     Introduction To The T Test: Single Sample And Dependent Means
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The T Test For Independent Means
     Introduction To The Analysis Of Variance
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Chi-Square Tests And Strategies When Population Distributions Are Not Normal
     Applying Statistical Methods In Your Own Research Project

Introduction To Social Work (HUS-414)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is Social Work?
     The Evolution Of Social Welfare And Social Work In The United States
     Education For Social Work
     Generalist Practice And Introductory Theory
     Social Work Practice With Individuals
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Work Practice With Groups
     Social Work Practice With Communities
     Administration And Research
     Mental Health Services
     Social Work In Health Care
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Work In The Schools
     Social Security And Public Welfare
     Family And Child Welfare Services
     Correctional Services
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Services For The Aged
     Drug Abuse And Social Work
     Services With Minorities
     Social Work In Rural Areas
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Case Management
     Social Work: A Maturing Profession
     Social Work Prevention And Enrichment
     Social Work And The Future

Human Services And Society (HUS-750)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sociology: Perspective, Theory, And Method
     Culture
     Socialization: From Infancy To Old Age
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Interaction In Everyday Life
     Groups And Organizations
     Sexuality And Society
     Deviance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Stratification
     Global Stratification
     Gender Stratification
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Race And Ethnicity
     Economics And Politics
     Family And Religion
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Education, Health And Medicine
     Population, Urbanization, And The Environment
     Social Change: Traditional, Modern, And Postmodern Societies

Introduction To Human Service (HUS-809 )

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Are Human Services? What Do Human Service Workers Do?
     The Changing Nature Of The Helping Process
     Strategies Of Intervention
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Attitudes/Values, Skills And Knowledge
     Values And Ethical Dilemmas
     The Social Welfare System
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Working With Diversity
     Interviewing
     Case Management/Counseling
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Facilitating Groups
     Program Planning
     Organizing And Changing Systems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Legal Issues
     Staying Current And Avoiding Burnout
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