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Human Services - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

AN ARTS AND SCIENCES AREA OF CONCENTRATION

APPLICATION CODE 170

For curriculum information, contact the Division of Liberal Studies—Room AC-230.

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.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL 121College Composition

3
BIOL 101/101LBiology for Allied Health

4
PSYC 101General Psychology

3
Gen Ed Core Arts & Humanities - Critical & Creative Thinking Core

3
Gen Ed Core Mathematics - Quantitative Reasoning Core

3

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
HEED 125Ethics in Professional Practice

3
HUMS 110Introduction to Human Services

3
Gen Ed Core Arts & Humanities - Oral & Expressive Communication Core

3
Gen Ed Core Biological & Physical Sciences - Scientific Reasoning Core

3
Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - Global Competency Core

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
HUMS 122Individual Counseling Techniques

3
HUMS 123Group Counseling Skills

3
PSYC 200Lifespan Development

3
Elective General Electives

2
Elective Elective*

3

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
HUMS 124Family Counseling

3
HUMS 150Community Resources and Partnerships

3
PSYC 203Abnormal Psychology

3
Elective Electives*

6

*Electives - Select from the courses below:

Course NumberTitleCredits

Human Services

Course NumberTitleCredits
HEED 220Crisis Intervention

3
Any course with an AGNG, HEED, HUMS, or PUBH prefix

3
Any course with an AGNG, CRIM, HEED, HUMS, PSYC, PUBH, or SOCI prefix

3

Substance Abuse

Course NumberTitleCredits
HUMS 120Medical Aspects of Chemical Dependency

3
HUMS 121Introduction to Chemical Dependency Treatment

3
HUMS 250Community Services Practicum

3

Students interested in pursuing certification as Certified Supervised Counselors in Addictions (CSC-AD) should consult with the MD Board for additional information on credentialing requirements/process.

Aging Services

Course NumberTitleCredits
AGNG 160The Aging Process: Gerontology

3
AGNG 250The Psychological Aspects of Aging

3
Any course with an AGNG, CRIM, HEED, HUMS, PSYC, PUBH, or SOCI prefix

3

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.