Associate in Science This program is designed to prepare students for transfer into baccalaureate programs in social work, human services, counseling, psychology, early care and education, and other related fields. While providing a foundation of knowledge in human services, students will choose electives that match their career goals in fields such as mental health; early care and education; gerontology; alcohol and chemical dependency; and developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities and rehabilitation services. Students will prepare for transfer and employment by completing a one-semester internship and additional liberal arts and sciences electives.
Minimum program hours: 60 credit hours
Program Codes
Degree option:
Associate in Science
General requirements
General requirements hours:
30 credit hours
Humanities 6
ENG 1530: English Composition II 3
ENG 154 0 : Writing about Literature 3
Social Sciences Electives ❒ 6
Mathematics/Sciences Electives 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences Elective 12
Core requirements
Core requirements hours:
23 credit hours
HUS 121 0 : Introduction to Human Services 3
HUS 221 0 : Field Placement I 5
HUS 225 0 : Policy and Organization 3
Human Services Required Electives 12
(Choose 12 credit hours of human services electives, PSY 1550, PSY 2510, PSY 2520, PSY 2540, or SOC 2580, according to area of interest to fulfill program.)
Electives
Electives:
7 credit hours
Important points
The core requirements in this human services program include one field placement. Students currently employed in an approved human services agency may, under certain circumstances, use employment experiences to partially fulfill the field placement requirement. Permission of the instructor and the agency is required. Details must be worked out prior to registration for the course with their human services advisor. Students must be willing to obtain and pay for any necessary physical or medical examinations or tests which are required by some internship agencies. Enrollment in the human services program does not guarantee acceptance into field placements in the human services program. Students must complete an application for internship and approval of the application is required for all field placement courses in human services. Some internship agencies require FBI or Child Abuse Registry checks. These processes can be lengthy and may require up to four months in order for approval to be obtained prior to placement. PSY 1510 is a prerequisite for many HUS courses. ❒ PSY 1510: General Psychology I or SOC 1510: Introduction to Sociology are recommended social sciences electives.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Show an appropriate level of personal growth and self-awareness. Demonstrate competence in helping clients and/or providing early care and education to young children. Demonstrate integration of theory and skills in field learning. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of public and private welfare systems. Exhibit an understanding of and respect for individuals with ethnic, cultural, gender and racial differences. Demonstrate analytic ability and critical thinking skills through fieldwork and case analyses as they apply to problem solving with clients and client systems. Demonstrate knowledge, commitment to, and utilization of the Codes of Ethics in Human Services.
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