2018-2019 College Catalog 
    
    Nov 27, 2024  
2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Services Technology, Social Services Concentration, AAS


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Program Code: A4538D

The Human Services Technology/Social Services concentration prepares students for direct service delivery work in social service agencies. The curriculum enables students to link theory and practice through interactive classroom activities developing a skill based academic foundation.

Course work includes the history of the social service movement, ethical issues, case management, diversity issues, law in the practice of social work, and community resources. Students also gain skills in interviewing and counseling techniques.

Graduates should qualify for employment with local, county, state, and federal government social service agencies.

Employment includes family and child assistance, rehabilitation health services, medical assistance, youth services, aging, and developmentally disabled programs in public and private settings.

General Education Courses: 18 Hours


Social/Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours


Humanities/Fine Arts: 6 Hours


3 hours selected from the list of Humanities/Fine Arts  electives for the Associate in Applied Science degree appearing in the current catalog.

Natural Sciences/Mathematics: 3 Hours


3 hours selected from the list of Natural Sciences/Mathematics  electives for the Associate in Applied Science degree appearing in the current catalog.

Major Courses: 53 Hours


Other Required Courses: 1 Hour


Total Social Services Concentration, AAS: 72 Credits


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