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.

Fall I

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
HSE 110 - Intro to Human Services Credit Hours: 3
HSE 112 - Group Process I Credit Hours: 2
HSE 135 - Orientation Lab I Credit Hours: 1
SAB 110 - Substance Abuse Overview Credit Hours: 3
College Success (1 Credit): ACA 111 ^* or ACA 122
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Spring I

GRO 120 - Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
HSE 225 - Crisis Intervention Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Communication (3 Credits): COM 231 ^* or ENG 112
Natural Sciences (3 Credits): BIO 110 or BIO 161 ^*
Total Recommended Credits: 15

Summer I

PSY 241 - Developmental Psych Credit Hours: 3
Computer Elective (2 Credits): CIS 110 ^* or CIS 111
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): HUM 115 or HUM 120 ^*
Required Sociology (3 Credits): SOC 210 or SOC 213 ^*
Total Recommended Credits: 11

Fall II

HSE 123 - Interviewing Techniques Credit Hours: 3
HSE 212 - Group Process II Credit Hours: 2
PSY 281 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 1
WBL 115 - Work-Based Learning Seminar I Credit Hours: 1
Major Elective (3 Credits): See below⁺
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Spring II

HSE 125 - Counseling Credit Hours: 3
HSE 210 - Human Services Issues Credit Hours: 2
Case Management (3 Credits): GRO 240 , HSE 220 ^*, or SAB 125
Major Elective (6 Credits): See below⁺
Total Recommended Credits: 14

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 66

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.

⁺Major Elective options (9 total credits required): GRO 150 , HSC 110 , HSE 242 ^*,
HSE 251 , SWK 110 ^*, SWK 113 ^*, WBL 121 .

^*Recommended course