Human Services, Associate of Applied Science
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
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services will:
1. Analyze the multifaceted roles and responsibilities of human service workers in a variety of social service settings.
2. Apply interpersonal and group skills needed to effectively work with diverse populations.
3. Apply culturally responsive and culturally specific approaches to effectively serve clients in an inclusive, nonjudgmental environment.
4. Apply case management skills, including documentation, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and use of appropriate community resources.
5. 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 or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I | 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 204 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| 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 | 91 | |
- 1
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
Advising Notes
- Working knowledge of MS Word
Recommended:
- 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.