Human and Social Services - AAS (2202)
Division: Social Sciences Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (21 Credits) | ||
| Written & Oral Communication (6) | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II | 3 |
| Society & Human Behavior (9) | ||
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| SOC 108 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ANT 101, ANT 105, ECO 101, ECO 102, POL 104, PSY 102, PSY 219, SOC 101, SOC 219 | ||
| Historical Perspective (3) | ||
| Select any History (HST) course | 3 | |
| Technological Competency (3) | ||
| CIS 131 | Micro Computers in Business | 3 |
| Major Requirements (30 Credits) | ||
| PSY 209 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 225 | Child&Adolescent Abnormal Psy. | |
| PSY 230 | Life-Span Developmental Psy. | 3 |
| PSY 251 | Counsel & Treat of Addictions | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Helper Theory | 3 |
| SOC 121 | Soc Svcs Policies & Procs I | 3 |
| SOC 228 | Hum & Soc Svcs Fieldwork I | 3 |
| SOC 229 | Hum & Soc Svcs Internship I | 3 |
| SOC 230 | Hum & Soc Svcs Fieldwork II | 3 |
| SOC 231 | Hum & Soc Svcs Internship II | 3 |
| SOC 250 | Alc & Drug Abuse in Amer. Soc. | 3 |
| Additional Course Requirements (9 Credits) | ||
| Select any three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| CJI 211, PSY 210, PSY 232, PSY 250 (recommended), REL 105, SOC 113, SOC 153, SOC 201, SOC 207, SOC 252 * | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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PSY 250 is strongly recommended as the third course to fulfill the Program's Social Work Concentration.
Notes:
- For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
- This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ENG 101 College Composition I, HST 101 World Civilization I, MTH 100 Intro. to College Mathematics). Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Students will be able to utilize their strong and diverse knowledge base and clinical/practical experience in the delivery of human services to clients
- Students will be able to explain the historical and philosophical foundation of human services
- Students will be able to utilize theoretical framework and empirical evidence to understand development and the interactions among human systems- individuals, groups, families, organizations, communities and societies
- Students will be able to analyze and assess the needs of clients or client groups
- Students will be able conduct various types of mental health assessments for screening clients/patients
- Students will be able to utilize the knowledge of organizational and social policies, human systems, the conditions that influence human functioning, evidence-based practices, and client-specific data to advocate on behalf of clients
Program Outcomes
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