Foster Parent Education
| Faculty: | (Fort Steilacoom): Alan Kemp |
|---|---|
| Degrees: | Associate in Foster Parent Education; Associate in Arts & Sciences (with emphasis in Foster Parent Education) |
| Certificate: | Certificate in Foster Parent Education |
The Foster Parent Education program was developed in collaboration with representatives of DSHS's Division of Children & Family Services and several private agencies. The program is designed to give current and prospective foster parents, and others who provide substitute care for children and youth, the kind of specialized professional training they need.
To meet the specialized needs of youth in care, students learn about chemical dependency, the dynamics of dysfunctional families, child abuse, and how to manage problem behavior and crisis. Background in nutrition, special education, psychology and cultural aspects is covered.
List of all Foster Parent Education (SSMH) courses.
Associate In Foster Parent Education
Related Instruction (28-30 credits)
Communications (10 credits)
- ENGL 101 Composition – Exposition (or ENGL 121) (5)
- SPCH 100 Speech Communication
- OR (5)
- SPCH 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Computational Skills (3-5 credits)
- BUS 103 Computational Math (3)
- OR
- BUS 107 Business Math (5)
- OR 3-5 Any course meeting the AAS Quantitative Skills requirement (5)
Human Relations (10 credits)
- PSYCH 110 General Psychology (5)
- ANTHR 104 American Mosaic: Cultures of U.S.
- OR (5)
- ANTHR 220 Social Anthropology
- OR
- SOC 110 Survey of Sociology
Leadership (5 credits)
- PSYCH 215 Group Experience (5)
Foster Parent Education Core (60 credits)
- ALCDA 111 Intro to Chemical Dependency 3
- ALCDA 140 Chemical Dependency & Family I (5)
- PSYCH 205 Human Development (5)
- PSYCH 225 Human Sexuality (5)
- SOC 280 Sociology of Social Work (5)
- SSMH 100 Intro to Human Services (5)
- SSMH 145 Foster Parent Team Building 3
- SSMH 155 Disruption in the Family 3
- SSMH 185 Identify & the Family 3
- SSMH 190 Behavior Management in the Family 3
- SSMH 204 Field Experience in Child Welfare (5)
- SSMH 205 HIV/AIDS, Air & Blood Borne Pathogens 1
- SSMH 210 Self-Care for Care Givers 3
- SSMH 215 Law & Ethics in Social Service (5)
- SSMH 230 Abuse in the Family 3
Electives (1-14 credits; selected with advisor approval)
Total Credits Required 90-104
Associate In Arts & Sciences With Emphasis In Foster Parent Education
General Education Requirements (60 credits)
All GER elective courses must be chosen from the approved lists on the AAS degree requirement sheet. All other AAS degree requirements must be fulfilled.
Communications (10 credits)
- ENGL 101 Composition – Exposition (5)
- GER Elective (ENGL 103 recommended) (5)
- Social Science (15 credits)
- ANTHR 220 Social Anthropology
- OR (5)
Natural Science (15 credits)
(choose 3 disciplines – 1 lab class required)
- BIOL 118 Human Anatomy & Physiology for Non-Science Majors (5)
- HSCI 140 Contemporary Health Problems
- OR (5)
- HSCI 210 Wellness
- NS GER Elective (something besides biology of health science) (5)
Humanities (15 credits) (choose 3 disciplines)
- SPCH 100 Speech Communication
- OR (5)
- SPCH 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- GER Electives (1 sign language course recommended) 10
Quantitative Skills (5 credits)
- GER Electives (MATH 281 recommended) (5)
Foster Parent Education Core (50 credits)
- ALCDA 110 Intro to Chemical Dependency 3
- ALCDA 140 Chemical Dependency & Family I (5)
- ALCDA 150 Crisis Intervention 3
- PSYCH 225 Human Sexuality (5)
- SOC 280 Sociology of Social Work (5)
- SSMH 100 Intro to Human Services (5)
- SSMH 145 Foster Parent Team Building 3
- SSMH 155 Disruption in the Family 3
- SSMH 185 Identify & the Family 3
- SSMH 190 Behavior Management in the Family 3
- SSMH 204 Field Experience in Child Welfare (5)
- SSMH 205 HIV/AIDS, Air & Blood Borne Pathogens 1
- SSMH 210 Self-Care for Care Givers 3
- SSMH 215 Law & Ethics in Social Service (5)
- SSMH 230 Abuse in the Family 3
Total Credits Required 110
Certificate In Foster Parent Education
Prerequisites To The Program
- Fosterparentscope Training
- PSYCH 110 General Psychology (5)
Foster Parent Requirements (15 credits)
- SSMH 145 Social Service Team Building 3
- SSMH 155 Family Disruption 3
- SSMH 185 Identity & the Family 3
- SSMH 190 Behavior Management in the Family 3
- SSMH 210 Self-Care for Care Givers 3
- General Program Requirements (29 credits)
- ALCDA 110 Intro to Chemical Dependency 3
- ALCDA 140 Chemical Dependency & the Family (5)
- ALCDA 150 Crisis Intervention 3
- PSYCH 205 Human Development (5)
- PSYCH 225 Human Sexuality (5)
- SSMH 215 Law & Ethics in Social Services (5)
- SSMH 230 Abuse in the Family 3
Total Credits Required 44