2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Services Technology, AAS (A45380)


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The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.

Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.

Major Courses


Total: 52 Credit Hours


General Education Courses


Total: 15 Credit Hours


Other Required Courses


  • Other Requirement Credit Hours: 1 *

Total: 1 Credit Hours


Total Credits for AAS Degree: 68


*Recommended Elective & General Education Options:


Computer Electives:


Take 2 credits:

Sociology:


Take 3 credits:

Communication:


Take 3 credits:

Humanities/Fine Arts:


Take 3 credits:

Natural Sciences:


Take 3 credits:

Other Requirements:


Take 1 credits:

Note:


Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science. Graduates in this program must demonstrate competence in math by completion of MAT 003   with a P1.

This program has program accreditation by the Council for Standards in Human Services Education.

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