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Human Services, A.A.S.

The Human Services Generalist degree prepares students for entry-level human services work with a broad range of populations. This degree includes program requirements, program electives, and general education in the courses listed below.

For more information about Human Services, please visit the program page.

Degree Requirements

Field of Study Code: HUMAN.AAS

Program Requirements
HUMAN 1100Introduction to Human Services3
HUMAN 1113Interpersonal Dynamics3
HUMAN 1114Contemporary Practice Models3
HUMAN 1121Cross-Cultural Communications3
HUMAN 1125Introduction to Addictions3
HUMAN 1141The Recovery Process3
HUMAN 1170Role of Advocacy in Human Services3
HUMAN 1175Crisis Intervention3
HUMAN 1180Interpersonal Violence3
HUMAN 2212Group Dynamics3
HUMAN 2223Field Skills1
HUMAN 2240Family Education and Treatment Models3
HUMAN 2251Fieldwork I4
HUMAN 2279Ethics & Legal Issues in Human Services3
Program Electives
Select a minimum of four credit hours from the following: 14
HUMAN 1105
Esteem Building
HUMAN 1126
Psychopharmacology for Addictions Counselors
HUMAN 1130
Psychedelic Mindview
HUMAN 1140
Mental Health First Aid
HUMAN 1160
Residential Child Care
HUMAN 1165
Dynamics of Child Abuse
HUMAN 1190
Introduction-Developmental Disabilities
HUMAN 1820
Selected Topics I
HUMAN 2200
Human Services Corrections Counseling
HUMAN 2213
Grief Counseling
HUMAN 2214
Older Adult Care Management
HUMAN 2230
Grant Development for Non-Profit Organizations
HUMAN 2286
Assessment of Clinical Issues for Veterans
HUMAN 2288
Treatment Approaches for Veterans And Families
General Education
Select 19 credits 219
Total Credits64
1

With administrator consent, credits from another Social & Behavioral Sciences discipline may be applied.

2

In addition to the courses listed above.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A.S. degree, please visit the A.A.S. degree catalog page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
HUMAN 1100 Introduction to Human Services 3
HUMAN 1125 Introduction to Addictions 3
HUMAN 1113 Interpersonal Dynamics 3
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
SPEEC 1100
or SPEEC 1120
 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
or Small-Group Communication
 3
 Credits15
Second Semester
HUMAN 1114 Contemporary Practice Models 3
HUMAN 1121 Cross-Cultural Communications 3
HUMAN 1141 The Recovery Process 3
MATH 1100 Business Mathematics (or higher) 3
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
 Credits15
Third Semester
HUMAN 2212 Group Dynamics 3
HUMAN 2240 Family Education and Treatment Models 3
HUMAN 2279 Ethics & Legal Issues in Human Services 3
HUMAN 1170 Role of Advocacy in Human Services 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
 Credits15
Fourth Semester
HUMAN 1175 Crisis Intervention 3
HUMAN 1180 Interpersonal Violence 3
HUMAN 2223 Field Skills 1
Gen EdPhysical and Life Sciences 4
ElectiveHuman Services Program Elective 4
 Credits15
Fifth Semester
HUMAN 2251 Fieldwork I 4
 Credits4
 Total Credits64

Program Milestones

First Semester

  • Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.
  • Meet with Human Services program advisor and faculty.
  • Complete application to the Human Services program.
  • Take placement tests.

Second Semester

  • If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.
  • Explore transfer options for BA completion.
  • Explore PSYCH 2280 Statistics/Social & Behavioral Sciences or SOCIO 2205 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Third Semester

  • If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.
  • Identify three agencies where you would like to intern.

Fourth Semester

  • Begin E-portfolio.
  • Choose Fieldwork site.
  • Develop LinkedIn profile.

Fifth Semester

  • Complete resume.
  • Revise Portfolio.
  • Develop LinkedIn profile.
  • Apply for graduation.