Social and Behavioral Science

DIVISION OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVORIAL SCIENCE

Certificate and Associate of Science – Community Health Worker

PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR CERTIFICATE AND ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER:

The students will access current & reliable research-based health information from the internet as a “life-long” skill.
The student will present health-related information to others in “one-on-one” settings, as well as in small group settings, & large group settings
The student will attend to “health literacy”, that is, prepare and present health information in a way that is respectful of the “learner”, for example, students will be able to effectively adapt health information so it can be understood by an elder, a colleague, a Tribal leader, a child, people with advanced reading levels, and people who have limited reading levels.
The student will adapt general health related information to include its direct application to the American Indian cultural context
The student will document reliably in written and electronic health records
The student will communicate effectively and respectfully
The student will assess different communication styles and adapt their communication style as necessary to meet the needs of potential clients in the community

Associate of Applied Science – Lay Advocate/Paralegal

PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN LAY ADVOCATE/PARALEGAL:

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Constitutional and legal foundations of American law.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the powers and limitations of Indian law based on federal law and legal precedent.
The student will demonstrate a foundational understanding of civil and criminal law sufficient to obtain entry-level employment as a paralegal or to represent Tribal constituents as a lay advocate in Tribal courts.

Associate of Science – Criminal Justice

PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE:

The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of the Constitutional and legal foundations of American law.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the powers and limitations of Indian law based on federal law and legal precedent.
The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of the various theories of deviant behavior and society’s responses to such behavior.

Associate of Science – Human Service Technician

PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HUMAN SERVICES TECHNICIAN:

The student will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with clients and other professionals verbally and in writing.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of social and human service delivery systems and their role within the local and regional community:
Role Identification
Agency Planning, Budgeting, Management
Legal and Ethical
The student will apply systematic procedure to identify problems, provide therapeutic supportive and preventive services.

CERTIFICATE

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

ENGL 100 Applied English or higher ………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

MATH 100 Applied Math or higher………………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

SOC 120 Transitions-Graduation & Beyond…………………………………………………………………. 2 cr.

CSCI 101 Introduction to Computer Applications………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

Total General Education Requirements…………………………………………………………………….. 11 credits

CORE REQUIREMENTS

CHW 101 Introduction to Community Health………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CHW 220 Caring for Elders……………………………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CHW 230 Targeted Case Management……………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

CHW 240 CHR Basic Certification Training………………………………………………………………….. 5 cr.

PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology………………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

Total Core Requirements ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 credits

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………………………. 28 CREDITS

Associate of Applied Science

Lay Advocate/Paralegal

general education requirements

ENGL 110 Composition I……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking…………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

MATH 101 Pre-Algebra or higher……………………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

PSYC 100 First Year Learning Experience…………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

SOC 120 Transitions-Graduation & Beyond………………………………………………………………. 2 cr.

NAS 101 Lakota/Dakota Language I……………………………………………………………………….. 4 cr.

CSCI 101 Introduction to Computer Applications……………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION……………………………………………………………………………………… 2 cr.

Any two (2) one-hour courses or any one (1) two-hour course

Total General Education Requirements…………………………………………………………………….. 23 credits

CORE requirements

ENGL 120 English II……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice…………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 203 Interviewing & Interrogation………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 205 Indian Law……………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 208 Family Law…………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CJ 209 Will, Probate, and Property Law………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CJ 210 Legal Research, Writing, and Case Analysis………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CJ 215 Criminal Procedure…………………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 225 Introduction to American Courts………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CJ 230 Criminal Law…………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 231 Contracts and Torts……………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

CJ 235 Criminal Evidence………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

CJ 260 Ethics in Criminal Justice…………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 265 Trial Techniques…………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

Total Core Requirements………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 credits

Total Degree Requirements…………………………………………………………………………… 65 credits

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

ENGL 110 Composition I………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

ENGL 120 Composition II…………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking……………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra or higher……………………………………………………………………. 4 cr.

PSYC 100 First Year Learning Experience…………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

SOC 120 Transitions-Graduation & Beyond…………………………………………………………………. 2 cr.

NAS 101 Lakota/Dakota Language I………………………………………………………………………….. 4 cr.

CSCI 101 Introduction to Computer Applications………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology………………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION……………………………………………………………………………………… 2 cr.

Any two (2) one-hour courses or any one (1) two-hour course

LABORATORY SCIENCE………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 cr.

Any one (1) four-hour laboratory science course

Total General Education Requirements…………………………………………………………………….. 34 credits

CORE REQUIREMENTS

CHW 101 Introduction to Community Health………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CHW 201 Chronic Disease Management in the Community……………………………………………… 3 cr.

CHW 210 Community-Based Health Promotion & Disease Prevention……………………………….. 4 cr.

CHW 220 Caring for Elders……………………………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CHW 230 Targeted Case Management……………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

CHW 240 CHR Basic Certification Training………………………………………………………………….. 5 cr.

HS 102 Interviewing I……………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

HS 201 Case Management I………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

HS 255 Domestic Violence, Abuse & Neglect……………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

Total Core Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………………… 30 cr.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………………… 64 CREDITS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM

By teaching the fundamentals of criminal justice and critical and creative thinking skills, the Criminal Justice program is designed to endow students with the fundamental knowledge to move on to a four-year institution of higher learning or enter careers in one of the major components of the American or Tribal criminal justice systems – law enforcement, the courts, or corrections – or allied fields.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

ENGL 110 Composition I………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

ENGL 120 Composition II…………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking……………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra or higher…………………………………………………………………….. 4 cr.

PSYC 100 First Year Learning Experience……………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

SOC 120 Transitions-Graduation & Beyond…………………………………………………………………. 2 cr.

NAS 101 Lakota/Dakota Language I………………………………………………………………………….. 4 cr.

CSCI 101 Introduction to Computer Applications………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

HUMANITIES or SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE……………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

Select any one (1) course from: Arts, English, History, Humanities, Music, Native

American Studies, Philosophy, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Human Services, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology

HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION……………………………………………………………………………………… 2 cr.

Any two (2) one-hour courses or any one (1) two-hour course

LABORATORY SCIENCE………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 cr.

Any one (1) four-hour laboratory science course

Total General Education Requirements…………………………………………………………………. 34 CREDITS

CORE REQUIREMENTS

CJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice……………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 203 Interviewing & Interrogation…………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 205 Indian Law………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 215 Criminal Procedure……………………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 225 Introduction to American Courts…………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CJ 230 Criminal Law……………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 235 Criminal Evidence…………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

CJ 245 Survey of Forensic Sciences………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 252 Criminology…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

CJ 260 Ethics in Criminal Justice……………………………………………………………………………. 3 cr.

CJ 297 Criminal Justice Internship/Capstone Experience…………………………………………….. 3 cr.

Total Core Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………….. 33 CREDITS

CORE REQUIREMENTS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTIVES – (Select 1 Course)

PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology………………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CJ 226 Criminal Investigations ……………………………………………………………………………… 3 cr.

CJ 253 Juvenile Justice……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

CJ 265 Trial Techniques……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

CJ 270 Introductions to Corrections……………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

CJ 290 Criminal Behavioral Analysis……………………………………………………………………….. 3 cr.

Total Criminal Justice Electives…………………………………………………………………………….. 3 CREDITS

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………………… 70 CREDITS
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

HUMAN SERVICE TECHNICIAN

The program is designed for students interested in working with people as human service workers in diverse settings or prepares students for transfer into a four-year institution of higher learning.

Students interested in this area should have a strong desire to help others, be patient, understanding, and caring in dealing with others, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage time effectively, problem solving skills, and knowledge of community resources.

Career opportunities include: employment in a wide variety of Human Service/Mental Health occupations. Employment in the field of human services is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations throughout the next decade due to population growth, increased demand for the care of the elderly and the disabled, and the disadvantaged. Job titles and duties in the human service field vary with the type of employer and the kinds of clients they serve. Examples of job titles include: social service technicians, case management aides, social work assistants residential counselors, mental health technicians, child abuse workers, community outreach workers and gerontology aides.

Settings that workers can be employed in include: group homes, mental retardation and community mental health centers, state, local and tribal government, programs for the elderly, hospitals, social service and mental health programs, facilities and programs for the developmentally disabled, special programs for alcoholics and drug abusers, child abuse, youth and family agencies, childcare and head start programs, and special education programs for children.