Human Services Technology, AAS Semester-By-Semester Plan

Program Code: A45380

(2021*03)

The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.

Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.

Fall I

ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
HSE 110 - Intro to Human Services Credits: 3
HSE 112 - Group Process I Credits: 2
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Spring I

ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credits: 3
HSE 123 - Interviewing Techniques Credits: 3
HSE 125 - Counseling Credits: 3
PSY 241 - Developmental Psych Credits: 3
PSY 281 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Summer I

COM 231 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family Credits: 3
SOC 220 - Social Problems Credits: 3

Fall II

BIO 110 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4
or BIO 111 - General Biology I Credits: 4
or MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credits: 3
HSE 225 - Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
PSY 246 - Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3
SAB 110 - Substance Abuse Overview Credits: 3
WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I Credits: 1
WBL 115 - Work-Based Learning Seminar I Credits: 1

Spring II

HSE 210 - Human Services Issues Credits: 2
PSY 265 - Behavioral Modification Credits: 3
SAB 135 - Addictive Process Credits: 3
SAB 210 - Sub Abuse Counseling Credits: 3
WBL 121 - Work-Based Learning II Credits: 1
WBL 125 - Work-Based Learning Seminar II Credits: 1

Additional Information:

Please note that this is a possible semester-by-semester course of study. Any transition courses such as math and English that are necessary for student placement could extend the time needed for completion. In such cases, graduation may be extended by one or more semester(s). Other delays might be experienced in regards to the timelines of various course offerings.