Human Services Technology - AAS Degree
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, family services, social services, rehabilitation, and other human service agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Human Services Program, the graduate should be able to:
- Develop the capacity for self-awareness and facilitate personal growth
- Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to help people help themselves
- Model and demonstrate traits and characteristics of an empathetic professional in the Human Services field
Human Services Technology Checklist
Fall Semester I
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | | 0 | 1 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| HSE-110 | Introduction to Human Services | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| HSE-112 | Group Process I | 1 | | 0 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester I
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| SWK-110 | Intro to Social Work | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| HSE-123 | Interviewing Techniques | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer Semester I
| HSE-210 | Human Services Issues | 2 | | 0 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5-6 |
Fall Semester II
| PSY-241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| PSY-281 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| SAB-110 | Substance Abuse Overview | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| HSE-225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| SWK-113 | Working With Diversity | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| HSE-120 | Interpersonal Relations | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester II
Total Credit Hours: 64-65
Program Electives:- Select from prefixes: CIS, HEA, OST, PSY, SOC, SPA-111, WBL.
Communications: ENG-112, ENG-114; COM-231.
Humanities/Fine Arts: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115; ENG-231, ENG-232; HUM-115; MUS-110, MUS-112; PHI-240; REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221.
Natural Sciences/Math: MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171; BIO-111; CHM-151.