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Course Descriptions & Syllabi

Table of Contents | Areas of Study | Adult Basic Education | ABED140 syllabus

COURSE NUMBER:		ABED140
COURSE TITLE:		Community Resources and Services
DIVISION:		Adult Education
IAI CODE(S):
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:		1.5
DELIVERY MODE:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Survey Course to introduce social service agenices and the services available. Content relevant to adults currently of a low social economic status eligible for assistance programs.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES / GOALS:
A. Distinguish social service agencies and understand the functions they perform.
B. Compile a directory of agency names, addresses, phone numbers, and programs offered.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
A. Philosophy of social services
  1. Need for
  2. Purpose of
B. Local social service agencies
  1. Identify - by name and location
  2. Describe services
C. Obtaining services
  1. Distribute pamphlets
  2. Outline eligibility
  3. Review application procedures
  4. Simulation activities practicing contacting the correct service agency to request assistance.
TEXTBOOK / SPECIAL MATERIALS:
Teacher-prepared materials
Agency informational brochures
Guest speakers
EVALUATION:
Students will receive an "S" for satisfactory progress or an "I" for incomplete based upon class attendance, participation and mastery of assigned tasks.

CONDUCT CODE/ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

As a student at DACC, you are expected to exhibit conduct compatible with the educational mission of the college.  It is your responsibility to become familiar with and adhere to the DACC Student Code and the Academic Integrity Policy, as contained in the Student Handbook.
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RECORD UPDATED:
2013-05-20 10:08:00