Human Services Technology - Degree Tracks-Certificates

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
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to empower individuals and promote change
Demonstrate an understanding of documentation skills and ethical interactions in the field of human services

Human Services Technology Career Track - AAS Degree

Fall Semester I

Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114

Program Electives: Take three credits from prefixes: CIS, HEA, OST, PSY, SOC, SPA-111, WBL

Course Name	Course Title	Class	Clinical	Credits
ACA-122	College Transfer Success	0	0	1
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

Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114

Select One Course from the Humanities/Fine Arts Courses for 3 credit hours: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, DRA-111, DRA-115, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, HUM-115, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221

Course Name	Course Title	Class	Clinical	Credits
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

Select One Science/Math Course: BIO-111, BIO-140, BIO-168, CHM-151, MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171

Course Name	Course Title	Class	Contact	Clinical	Credits
HSE-210	Human Services Issues	2		0	2
Total Credit Hours:					5-6

Fall Semester II

Select One Course: PSY-241, PSY-281

Course Name	Course Title	Class	Clinical	Credits
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