The Social and Human Services Technology 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 service agencies. Graduates may choose to transfer and continue their education at a variety of colleges and universities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Social and 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
Social and Human Services Technology Career Track - AAS Degree
General Education Requirements
Communication
Take 2 Groups
Group 1:
Take 3 credits
ENG-110, ENG-111
Group 2:
Take 3 credits
COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-112, ENG-114
Humanities/Fine Arts
Take 3 credits
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
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Take 3 credits
SOC-210
Natural Sciences/Math
Take 3 or 4 credits
BIO-111, BIO-140, BIO-168, CHM-151, MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171
Major Requirements
Required Courses
Take 21 credits
HSE-110, HSE-123, HSE-210, HSE-212, HSE-220, HSE-223, HSE-225
Concentration Requirements
General Social and Human Services
Take 12 credits
HSE-120, SAB-110, SWK-110, SWK-113
Other Major Requirements
Take 3 groups
Group 1
Take 1 credit
ACA-122
Group 2
Take 12 credits
DDT-110, HSE-127, PSY-150, SOC-220
Group 3
Take 3 credits
PSY-241, PSY-281
Social and Human Services Technology Transfer Track - ASS Degree
General Education Requirements
Communication
Take 6 credits
ENG-111, ENG-112
Humanities/Fine Arts
Take 3 credits
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
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Take 3 credits
SOC-210
Natural Sciences/Math
Take 8 credits
CHM-151, MAT-152
Major Requirements
Required Courses
Take 21 credits
HSE-110, HSE-123, HSE-210, HSE-212, HSE-220, HSE-223, HSE-225
Concentration Requirements
General Social and Human Services
Take 12 credits
HSE-120, SAB-110, SWK-110, SWK-113
Other Major Requirements
Take 3 groups
Group 1
Take 1 credit
ACA-122
Group 2
Take 13 credits
BIO-111, POL-120, PSY-150, SOC-220
Group 3
Take 3 credits
PSY-241, PSY-281
Total Credit Hours: 64-68