Human Services - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
An Arts and Sciences Area of Study
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.
General Education Core
Students enrolled in transfer patterns must take a minimum of 30 credits in General Education. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.
English Composition
Arts & Humanities
The Arts & Humanities requirement may alternatively be fulfilled by completing a World Language Sequence plus one of the following courses: SPCH-151, THET-101, THET-102, THET-103, THET-202, THET-241, or WMST-193. Students who complete a World Language Sequence are not required to complete the 2 open credits of Core Electives.
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Core Electives
Required Courses Related to Major
| HEED-125 | Ethics in Professional Practice | 3 |
| HUMS-110 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HUMS-122 | Individual Counseling Techniques | 3 |
| HUMS-123 | Group Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HUMS-124 | Family Counseling | 3 |
| HUMS-150 | Community Resources and Partnerships | 3 |
| HUMS-250 | Community Services Practicum | 3 |
| PSYC-203 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Human Services Electives* | 6 |
Human Services Electives
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 |
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 |
**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.
A graduate should be able to
- 1. Explain the historical development of human services, as it relates to the development of the theoretical framework.
- 2. Analyze a service problem, select appropriate strategies or interventions, and evaluate the outcomes.
- 3. Understand the psychological aspects of managing client/worker relationships.
- 4. Illustrate an understanding of ethical principles which guide the practice of human service.
- 5. Apply theoretical and practical skills acquired in the human services practicum.
Total Credit Hours: 60