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Human Services, AAS

Program Description

In the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Human Services, you will learn to support and empower children, youth, adults, families, groups and communities. You will have the skills and knowledge to work in a number of human services areas including youth services and programs, senior services and care of the elderly, substance abuse prevention and treatment, victim advocacy, mental health, rehabilitative services and more. This degree also prepares you to continue on to the BAS in Human Services.

Program Requirements

Prerequisites

• Some classes have entry requirements not listed here. Talk to a faculty adviser.

Program Core Courses

• HSER 101 - Introduction to Human Services
• HSER 103 - Case Management
• HSER 108 - Community Mental Health
• HSER 110 - Interviewing & Counseling
• HSER 120 - Group Facilitation Skills
• HSER 240 - Field Experience
• HSER 241 - Field Experience Seminar
• HSER 251 - Family Violence
• HSER 260 - Culturally Responsive Practices

Total Core Credits: 40

Program Supporting Courses

• HSER 100 - College Success Strategies
• PSYCH 152 - Understanding AIDS
• HSER 211 - Adulthood and Aging
• HSER 221 - Adolescent Development
• HSER 222 - Introduction to Substance Use Disorders
• HSER 231 - Disability Issues and Practices
• BSTEC 120 - Introduction to MS Office Software OR
• BSTEC 125 - Introduction to Google Office Suite

Total Supporting Credits: 25

Related Instruction

Communications

• ENGL& 101 - English Composition I

Computation

Select 1 course from the following

• ACCTG 121 - Practical Financial Accounting
• BUSN 135 - Business Mathematics
• MATH& 107 - Math in Society (Required for the BAS pathway)

Human Relations

• PSYC& 100 - General Psychology

Total Related Instruction: 15

Electives

Option 1: With the assistance of faculty advisor, select 10 credits of general education electives from the following disciplines: psychology, sociology, anthropology, or political science Option 2: For students interested in the BAS pathway, you should choose Psyc& 200 & any course from the Humanities distribution

Total Elective Credits: 10

Total Program Credits: 90

Program Outcomes

• Utilize accurate and effective case management skills, including assessment, client advocacy, developing treatment plans, networking, referral and documentation.
• Demonstrate cultural competence through self-awareness and the ability to effectively assist diverse individuals, families and communities.
• Identify and implement current and evidence-based methods in the human services profession.
• Practice effective oral and written communication skills, including listening and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with agencies and the communities the agencies support through networking, partnerships and resource development.
• Identify and practice all legal and ethical requirements and specific agency policies and practices.

Program Notes

• This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
• Students must achieve a cumulative of 2.0 to attain an AAS degree
• AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
• Not all classes are offered every quarter.
• Program offers flexible registration and open-entry enrollment.
• Coursework is highly interactive and includes field-based internships.
• Human services agencies will require you to complete a criminal history background check prior to offering you an internship or employment.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding

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Description | Human Services AAS
Academic Plan | HSRHSAPT
CIP Code | 51.1508

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