Human Services, Associate of Applied Science
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Program Description
Students will begin to explore the field of Human Services. Students will identify aspects of individual, family and social behaviors and the steps involved in resolving problems utilizing social services systems. Students are provided opportunities to practice skills such as empathy, active listening and cultural competency to engage in ethical helping practices that promote human growth, dignity, respect and self-determination.
Program Outcomes
- Analyze the multifaceted roles and responsibilities of human service workers in a variety of social service settings.
- Apply interpersonal and group skills needed to effectively work with diverse populations.
- Apply culturally responsive and culturally specific approaches to effectively serve clients in an inclusive, nonjudgmental environment.
- Apply case management skills, including documentation, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and use of appropriate community resources.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical standards and show responsibility for professional growth.
Career Considerations
The Human Services program prepares students for entry-level jobs and future careers in private and government social service agencies, schools and business. Jobs include social work assistants, community outreach workers, substance abuse and recovery counselor, crisis intervention aide and/or case management aides.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| HS 100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HS 150 | Personal Effect for HS Workers | 3 |
| PSY 101 or COM 218Z | Psychology of Human Relations (Human Relations Options) or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I (or higher) | 4 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Term | ||
| HS 108 | UnderstandBEH-EMOT Iss-Old Pop | 3 |
| HS 154 | Community Resources | 3 |
| HS 155 | Counseling Skills I | 3 |
| MTH 104 | Math Literacy (or higher) 4 | 4 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Third Term | ||
| HS 217 | Group Counseling Skills I 2 | 3 |
| HS 226 | Ethics and Law | 3 |
| HS 229 | Crisis Intervention-Prevention | 3 |
| HS 267 | Culturally Informed Care | 3 |
| SOC 204Z | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| HS 227 | Family Systems and Trauma | 3 |
| HS 265 | Counseling Skills II 2 | 3 |
| HS 280 | CWE-Human Svcs 3 | 3 |
| PSY 201Z | Introduction to Psychology I | 4 |
| WR 227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| HS 102 | Addiction Pharmacology 1 | 3 |
| HS 209 | Trauma-Theory to Practice | 3 |
| HS 266 | Case Mgmt for HS Workers | 3 |
| HS 280 | CWE-Human Svcs 3 | 3 |
| PSY 202Z | Introduction to Psychology II | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| HS 211 | HIV AIDS-Infectious Disease 1 | 2 |
| HS 280 | CWE-Human Svcs 3 | 5 |
| PSY 215 | Lifespan Development 1 | 4 |
| PSY 239 | Abnormal Psychology 1 | 3 |
| SOC 225 | Social Aspects of Addiction 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 92 | |
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Program elective
- 2
See catalog for course pre-requisites
- 3
See instructor the term prior for information on cooperative work experience
- 4
MTH 60 or higher accepted
Approved Human Service Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 101 | Intro to Criminology | 3 |
| CJ 105 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 120 | Intro to Judicial Process | 3 |
| FYE 100 | College Success | 2 |
| HD 136 | Strategies for Success | 3 |
| HDFS 225 | Child Development | 3 |
| HDFS 228 | Exceptional Child | 3 |
| HDFS 240 | Contemporary American Family | 3 |
| HE 252 | First Aid | 3 |
| HS 102 | Addiction Pharmacology | 3 |
| HS 110 | Peer Recovery Mentor | 4 |
| HS 211 | HIV AIDS-Infectious Disease | 2 |
| HS 214 | Working with People with IDD | 3 |
| HS 280 | CWE-Human Svcs | 1-13 |
| LA 102 | Legal Terminology | 3 |
| MED 111 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| OA 161 | Career Planning | 1 |
| PSY 130 | Understanding Child Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 215 | Lifespan Development | 4 |
| PSY 231 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY 239 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 205Z | Social Change and Institutions | 4 |
| SOC 206Z | Social Problems | 4 |
| SOC 207 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| SOC 213 | Race Class and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOC 225 | Social Aspects of Addiction | 3 |
| SPAN 101 | First Year Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN 102 | First Year Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN 103 | First Year Spanish III | 4 |
| SPAN 201 | Second Year Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN 202 | Second Year Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN 203 | Second Year Spanish III | 4 |
Advising Notes
- Working knowledge of MS Word
- Students with a criminal record are urged to research employability before entering the Human Service Program. If a student enters the program with a felony conviction, they should realize the impact on their Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) opportunities and employment. Most agencies have background check requirements.
- Students who hold a current CADC license from the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon should contact Academic Advising about receiving credit for prior learning towards UCC's Human Services degree and Addiction Studies certificate. Current CADC 1 or higher certificate holders may be eligible to receive up to 15 credits for the following courses: HS 102, HS 150, HS 155, HS 228, and 3 credits of HS 280.