Human Services, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree (5 terms)
Associate of Arts Liberal Arts (transfer degree)
The Human Services program has a strong focus on human behaviors, social policy, social programs, communication, record keeping, interviewing, observing, group processes and problem solving. An important aspect of this program is student involvement with community agencies, including observations and hands-on experiences.
Career Opportunities
- adolescent residential centers
- advocacy groups
- centers for drug and alcohol abuse
- community action programs
- community education and prevention programs
- community mental health centers
- correctional centers
- crisis centers
- facilities for people with mental illness
- group homes/supervised apartment living
- nursing homes; program for seniors
- social/recreational programs
- supported employment services
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| HSV-109 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3 |
| SOC-110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSY-111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Math/Science Course (from approved list) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| HSV-110 | Human Service Policy and Programs | 3 |
| HSV-120 | Observation Skills | 3 |
| HSV-282 | Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation | 3 |
| ENG-106 or ENG-108 |
Composition II or Composition II: Technical Writing |
3 |
| HSV-130 | Interviewing/Interper Relation | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| HSV-201 | Loss, Trauma and Resilience | 3 |
| HSV-801 | Human Services Field Experience | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| HSV-200 | Adaptation Strategies | 3 |
| PSY-121 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SPC-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| SOC-120 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SOC-265 | Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Studies | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| SOC-220 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
| HSV-287 | Counseling Theories and Techniques | 3 |
| HSV-292 | Substance Abuse and Treatment | 3 |
| HSV-801 | Human Services Field Experience | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
Optional Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HSV-813 | Alcohol and Drug Counselor Field Experience and Seminar I | 6 |
| HSV-814 | Alcohol and Drug Counselor Field Experience & Seminar II | 6 |
| HSV-924 | Honors Project | 1 |
| HSV-928 | Independent Study | 1-3 |