Human Services - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
An Arts and Sciences Area of Concentration
Application Code 170
For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room HS-236—443-518-1560.
This area of study is designed to provide the necessary theoretical and practical skills required for entry-level human service workers in community settings such as: hospitals, mental health centers, social service agencies, substance abuse counseling sites, and gerontology centers. The curriculum is intended to provide the student with a consolidated body of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to function in a variety of health and social services positions. The student may choose from two tracks: human services or chemical dependency. The area of study also provides preparation for transfer to four-year schools and upgrading knowledge and skills of persons already working in community and social service areas.
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Suggested Semester 4
*Electives - Select from the courses below:
Human Services/Mental Health
Students interested in positions in human services, such as mental health workers and psychiatric technicians, should select the following courses:
| CRES 155 | Introduction to Conflict Resolution: Science and Art | 3 |
| HEED 220 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
Counseling/Substance Abuse
Students interested in basic counseling skills for individuals and families, substance abuse prevention, and rehabilitation should select the following courses:**
| HUMS 120 | Medical Aspects of Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| HUMS 121 | Introduction to Chemical Dependency Treatment | 3 |
Aging Services
Students interested in positions in aging services should take the following courses:
| AGNG 160 | The Aging Process: Gerontology | 3 |
| AGNG 250 | The Psychological Aspects of Aging | 3 |
A graduate should be able to
- Explain the historical development of human services, as it relates to the development of the theoretical framework.
- Analyze a service problem, select appropriate strategies or interventions, and evaluate the outcomes.
- Understand the psychological aspects of managing client/worker relationships.
- Illustrate an understanding of ethical principles which guide the practice of human service.
- Apply theoretical and practical skills acquired in the human services practicum.
Total Credit Hours: 60
The Arts & Humanities Core requirement may alternatively be fulfilled by completing a World Language Sequence plus one of the following courses: SPCH 151, THET 102, THET 103, THET 202, THET 241, or WMST 193. Students who choose to complete a World Language Sequence are not required to complete General Education Core Electives.
**These courses provide academic coursework to attain certification as a Certified Supervised Counselor - Alcohol and Drug. Additional clinical fieldwork in the addiction field is required.