Social and Human Services: Social Services, AAS (A45380S)

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

Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services. Opportunities for experiential learning allow students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies. Graduates may choose to transfer and continue their education at a variety of colleges and universities.

Fall I

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
HSE 110 - Intro to Human Services Credit Hours: 3
HSE 135 - Orientation Lab I Credit Hours: 1
HSE 212 - Group Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
SWK 110 - Intro to Social Work Credit Hours: 3
College Success (1 Credits): ACA 111 or ACA 122 ^*
Total Recommended Credits: 14

Spring I

COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
GRO 120 - Intro to Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
SAB 110 - Intro to Addiction & Recover Credit Hours: 3
SWK 113 - Cultural Comp & Diversity Credit Hours: 3
Natural Sciences/Math (3 Credits): BIO 110 ^*, MAT 143 , or MAT 152
Total Recommended Credits: 15

Summer I

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): ART 111 , HUM 115 ^*, or MUS 110
Total Recommended Credits: 12

Fall II

HSE 123 - Interview Tech Human Service Credit Hours: 3
HSE 210 - Diversity Ethics and Trends Credit Hours: 3
HSE 220 - Case Management Credit Hours: 3
MHA 140 - Intro to Mental Health Credit Hours: 3
SWK 115 - Community Resources Credit Hours: 3
Total Recommended Credits: 15

Spring II

HSE 223 - Counseling Theories & Skills Credit Hours: 3
HSE 225 - Crisis and Intervention Prin Credit Hours: 3
HSE 242 - Family Systems Credit Hours: 3
SWK 220 - Ethical Considerations in SW Credit Hours: 3
Total Recommended Credits: 12

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 68

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 of 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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