Human Services A.A.S. Program

Human Services
Social Sciences and Human Services Department

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
This program prepares students for entry-level work in the human services. Mental health facilities, child welfare agencies, schools, medical facilities, and substance abuse treatment centers are some of the employers of Human Service Technicians. Graduates provide support and assistance to clients under the supervision of social workers, psychologists, nurses, psychiatrists, and other human service professionals. The program allows students to choose an interest area through selection of three focus electives. The emphasis of the training is on skill acquisition and practical application.The last semester includes an intensive internship with supervision from experienced professionals in the field.

Required Program Courses (21 hours)	Cr. Hrs
HST 111 Introduction to Human Services HST 112 Human Behavior in the Social Environment HST 114 Group Process and Practice HST 211 Intervention in Human Services HST 212 Human Services Internship	4
	3
	4
	4
	6

Other Required Courses (9 hours)	Cr. Hrs
BIO 111 Basic Anatomy and Physiology PEC 183 or CHD 185 First Aid and CPR or First Aid, Safety, and CPR for Infants and Children SOC 102 Social Problems	4
	2
	3

Required General Education Core Courses (18 hours)	Cr. Hrs.
ENG 101 Composition I ENG 102 Composition II SPE 101 or SPE 205 Introductory Speech Communication or Business and Professional Communication MAT 151 Mathematics for Health Careers PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology SOC 101 Introductions to Sociology	3
	3
	3
	2
	4
	3

Optional Area of Focus Courses (12 hours)	Cr. Hrs
BIO 120 Fundamentals of Nutrition BIO 121 Anatomy and Physiology I BlO 122 Anatomy and Physiology II CJS 127 Juvenile Delinquency PSY 103 Psychology of Aging PSY 104 Psychology of Women PSY 105 Psychology of Death and Dying PSY 107 Human Sexuality PSY 203 Abnormal Psychology PSY 205 Introduction to Social Psychology PSY 207 Child Psychology PSY 208 Adolescent Psychology PSY 220 Educational Psychology SOC 200 Sociology of Marriage and Family SOC 202 Sociology of Deviant Behavior SOC 203 Minorities and Social Change SOC 204 Criminology SOC 220 Introduction to Social Work SOC 240 Gender and Society SPE 120 Interpersonal Communications SPE 150 Manual Communications I SPE 151 Manual Communications II	3
	4
	4
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	3
	2
	2


Total Semester Credit Hours Required	60