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University of Alaska Fairbanks Human Services Program

The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a Human Services program through the College of Rural and Community Development. This program provides students with skills-based training within a foundation of theory, preparing them for entry-level positions in human services agencies.

Program Overview

The Human Services program is designed for individuals with a strong desire to help others, a sincere respect for mankind, and a commitment to their own personal growth. Students must be emotionally stable, flexible, and interested in working with people of diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Recovery from life traumas and addictions can be a positive attribute if the student has successfully worked through specific issues and is willing to continue personal growth.

Degree Requirements

The program offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, which requires a minimum of 63 credits. Students must complete the general university requirements, AAS degree requirements, and the following courses:

• HUMS F101: Introduction to Human Services (3 credits)
• HUMS F102: Standards of Practice I (2 credits)
• HUMS F120: Cultural Diversity in Human Services (3 credits)
• HUMS F125: Introduction to Addictive Processes (3 credits)
• HUMS F202: Standards of Practice II (1 credit)
• HUMS F215: Individual Interviewing (3 credits)
• HUMS F232: Human Service Practicum I (3 credits)
• HUMS F233: Human Service Practicum II (3 credits)
• HUMS F301: Ethics in Human Service (3 credits)
• PSY F101: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)

Concentrations

The program offers three concentrations:

• Addictions Counseling
• Behavioral Health
• Interdisciplinary Concentration

Addictions Counseling Concentration

Students must complete the following courses:

• HUMS F105: Personal Awareness and Growth (3 credits)
• HUMS F205: Basic Principles of Group Counseling (3 credits)
• HUMS F260: History of Alcohol in Alaska (1 credit)
• HUMS F261: Substance Abuse Assessment: ASAM PPC II (1 credit)
• HUMS F263: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (1 credit)
• HUMS F266: Dual Diagnosis Intervention and Treatment (2 credits)
• HUMS F305: Substance Abuse Counseling (3 credits)
• HUMS F250: Current Issues in Human Services (1 credit)

Behavioral Health Concentration

Students must complete the following courses:

• HUMS F280: Foundations of Community Development and Prevention Practices for the Human Service Professional (3 credits)
• HUMS F290: Case Management (3 credits)
• HUMS F305: Substance Abuse Counseling (3 credits)
• SOC F242: The Family: A Cross-Cultural Perspective (3 credits)
• 3 elective credits (approved by Human Services Program Coordinator)

Interdisciplinary Concentration

The interdisciplinary concentration option is made available to students based on their individual needs and goals for specific vocational preparation. The interdisciplinary concentration will include 12 credits at the F200 level or above from the disciplines of social work, psychology, sociology, justice, or human services.

Minor

The Human Services program offers a minor, which requires 18 credits. Students can choose from two options:

• Option 1: Complete one concentration in human services (15 credits) and 3 HUMS elective credits.
• Option 2: Complete 18 HUMS-approved elective credits.

Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification

The Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification has approved certain courses in the Human Services program for up to 45 training hours each toward certification or recertification of Chemical Dependency Counselors in the state of Alaska.

Accreditation

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.