Human Sciences

IMPORTANT FACT: KKC has a
Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW). The NABSW is comprised of people of African ancestry, and is committed to enhancing the
quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy,
human services delivery, and research. The mission of the NABSW is to work to create a world in which people of
African ancestry will live free from racial domination, economic exploitation,
and cultural oppression. In collaboration with national, international, and
other appropriate groups, the NABSW will continue to leverage its collective
expertise to strategically develop capacity of people of African ancestry to
sustain and flourish. The NABSW’s vision is guided by the principles of the NGUZO
Saba -  Unity, Self-determination, Collective Work and Responsibility,
Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith, as well as the seven cardinal
virtues of Ma’at, - Right, Truth, Justice, Order, Reciprocity,
Balance, and Harmony.  

Documentation
Requirements for Human Sciences Students:         

 All students
participating in a field experience/practicum opportunity maybe required to
complete the following:         

• Background
  Check (Please follow the facility’s guidelines. The background check is usually
  valid for at least one calendar year.)
• Physical/
  TB Test. The health physical is usually valid for at least one calendar year.)
• The
  assigned Program Coordinator, or Chairperson’s signature is required for
  enrollment in any Practicum course.
• The
  Chairperson’s and/or Program Coordinator’s signature, and approval is required
  to enroll in any courses concurrently.
• If
  a student is enrolling in a Practicum course, and/or seeking advanced standing
  in any Human Sciences Department Program, he or she must establish residency.
  The last 15 credit hours of core coursework must be completed in a Program
  offered by the Kennedy-King College Human Sciences Department, prior to
  enrollment in any advanced courses.
• If
  you have a Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in  Social Work, Psychology, or Criminal Justice;
  you may obtain Advanced standing and have the 2 years work experience waived
  (unofficial transcripts must be submitted and approved by Program
  Coordinator).  
• All
  course and Program guidelines will be reviewed by course instructors at the
  start of each semester.