Human Services, Associates Degree
The Human Services program is accredited by the:
Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE)
3337 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 2231 4-5219
phone: (571) 257-3959
website: http://www.cshse.org.
HIT 2333 Healthcare Management
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BST 1303 or CIS 1113 |
Introduction to Computers or Fundamental Computer Operation |
3 |
| ENGL 1013 | Composition I | 3 |
| HS 1113 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HS 1123 | Communication and Interviewing | 3 |
| PSY 2003 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BST 1043 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 1023 | Composition II | 3 |
| HS 1213 | Skills and Theories in Human Services | 3 |
| HS 1223 | Systems, Processes, and Case Management | 3 |
| SOC 1003 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BST 1033 | Administrative Support Procedures | 3 |
| HS 2113 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| HS 2123 | Group Processes | 3 |
| TMAT 1203 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| Approved Elective Credit | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| HS 2213 | Management of Human Service Agencies | 3 |
| PSY 3003 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 3813 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| HS 2223 | Fieldwork I | 3 |
| HS 2233 | Fieldwork II | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Standard approved electives: (LE 2013 Introduction to Computer Crime, LE 2113 Introduction to Terrorism, HSCI 1113 Medical Terminology, SOC 2033 Social Problems , BST 1053 Spreadsheets, HIT 2333 Healthcare Management. Any other course needs program chair approval.
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services, a graduate will be able to:
- Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the central concepts, theoretical perspectives, principles of application, and current and historical trends related to human services.
- Students will demonstrate problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and practical research methods in human services settings.
- Students will develop skills to ensure responsible and professional behaviors that optimize well-being and support the acquisition of service needs of a diverse population.
- Students will demonstrate written and oral communication mastery and practical interpersonal communication skills with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients.
- In professional settings, students will demonstrate mastery of professional skills, including content knowledge, self-reflection, project management, and teamwork.
For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php