Human Sciences
Yolanda Simmons
M.Ed.-Chairperson
- Commit to the practice of integrity and high ethical standards.
- Manifest competence in require theories, concepts and applications.
- Develop objectivity and empathy towards the client population.
- Promote advocacy for diverse populations in the public sector. Develop critical thinking skills and habits. Adhere to the practice of life-long learning.
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.
Faculty and Staff
Faculty | |||
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Name | Phone | Room | |
Nina Blakey | (773) 602-5351 | nblakey@ccc.edu | Y-135 |
Susan Buckner | (773) 487-6918 | sbuckner1@ccc.edu | Y-131 |
Paul Everett | (773)487-6924 | peverett@ccc.edu | Y-136 |
Dr. Celeste McGill | (773) 602-5339 | cmcgill@ccc.edu | Y-137 |
Yolanda Simmons | (773)602-5337 | ysimmons5@ccc.edu | Y-138 |
Staff | |||