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.
| 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 | ||
| BST 1053 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| HIT 2333 | Healthcare Management | 3 |
| HS 2213 | Management of Human Service Agencies | 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/ CJ 2033 Social Problems, PSY 3003 Abnormal Psychology, or PSY 3813 Lifespan Development. Any other courses must be approved by Program Chair.
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services, a graduate will be able to:
- Provide generic therapeutic, supportive and preventive services for people with emotional, developmental, social or physical problems in a variety of social or human service settings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of social and human services delivery systems and their role within the local, state and national community.
- Identify and link clients with resources and services provided by local human service agencies.
- Apply systematic procedures to identify problems.
- Provide basic individual and group counseling techniques to address identified problems.
- Develop a greater self-understanding and self-reflection to enhance professional behavior, and promote students' abilities to make life-affirming choices and to make effective decisions in the field.
- Serve as a client advocate, facilitating the movement of clients through social service systems.
- Maintain progress and case notes.
- Write objective and accurate reports.
- Listen actively to clients, colleagues, and the community.
- Understand and respect cultural differences that affect behavior and beliefs.
- Understand and demonstrate strong ethical behavior and decision-making consistent with the ethical guidelines and standards proposed by the National Organization for Human Service Education.