A45380 – Social and Human Services Combined AAS Pathways
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 64-76 |
No |
Description
The Social and Human Services 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 services agencies. Graduates may choose to transfer and continue their education at a variety of colleges and universities. Students should work closely with their advisor to make appropriate course choices.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Hybrid and online students should be prepared to participate in community service, workshops, observations and other assignments that require additional time and preparation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Explain professional codes of conduct, confidentiality, and ethical decision making and how they apply to the human services field.
- Explain how the history of human services shapes current practices.
- Apply essential communication skills to interact effectively with supervisors, peers and clients in human services settings.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to effectively align client needs with available community resources.
- Describe how self-care and personal wellness impacts the professionals’ relationship with clients in the human services field.
- Demonstrate strategies to advocate for the needs and rights of culturally diverse clients within the community and social systems.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate skills necessary to meet the needs of a culturally diverse community.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for professional practice and further study in human services-related fields.
Program Requirements
General Education
Communication
Complete all of the following Courses:
Complete all of the following Courses:
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Complete all of the following Courses:
Mathematics
Complete all of the following Courses:
Technical Core
Complete all of the following Courses:
| HSE-110 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HSE-123 | Interviewing Techniques for Human Services | 3 |
| HSE-210 | Diversity, Ethics, and Trends in Human Services | 3 |
| HSE-212 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| HSE-220 | Case Management | 3 |
| HSE-223 | Counseling Theories & Skills | 3 |
| HSE-225 | Crisis and Intervention Principles | 3 |
Other Major Hours - Required
Other Major Requirements
Complete all of the following Courses:
Science Requirement
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Concentration Requirements
Pathways
Generalist Pathway
Complete at least 4 of the following courses:
| SAB-110 | Intro to Addiction & Recovery Studies | 3 |
| SAB-120 | Intake and Assessment | 3 |
| SAB-135 | Addictive Process | 3 |
| SAB-210 | Addiction & Recovery Counseling | 3 |
| SAB-240 | Diversity, Ethics, & Trends in Addiction & Recovery | 3 |
| SWK-110 | Intro to Social Work | 3 |
| SWK-113 | Cultural Competency & Diversity | 3 |
| SWK-115 | Community Resources | 3 |
| SWK-220 | Ethical Considerations in Social Work | 3 |
Addiction and Recovery Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
| SAB-110 | Intro to Addiction & Recovery Studies | 3 |
| SAB-120 | Intake and Assessment | 3 |
| SAB-135 | Addictive Process | 3 |
| SAB-210 | Addiction & Recovery Counseling | 3 |
| SAB-240 | Diversity, Ethics, & Trends in Addiction & Recovery | 3 |
Social Work Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
| SWK-110 | Intro to Social Work | 3 |
| SWK-113 | Cultural Competency & Diversity | 3 |
| SWK-115 | Community Resources | 3 |
| SWK-220 | Ethical Considerations in Social Work | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence
Contact the program advisor for schedule planning