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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Foundation
Major
Social Work
Discipline
Humanities
Minor
Human Services and Social Support
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Human Services Associate in Arts Degree prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions, providing a foundation in human services theory and skills. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, preparing students for careers or further study in the field. Core courses include psychology, sociology, and communication, while electives allow students to tailor their studies to specific interests.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Human Services Associate in Arts Degree (AA-DTA) prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The program's curriculum emphasizes developing a strong foundation of theory and skills in human services.
Objectives:
- Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the human services field.
- Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Prepare students for careers in human services or for further study in the field.
Outline:
Academic Prerequisites:
- Required Prerequisite Courses for Old Dominion University
- MATH 146 - Introduction to Statistics
- PSYC 100 - General Psychology
- SOC 101 - Intro to Sociology
- Required Prerequisite Courses for Western Washington University
- Students are advised to take the following courses:
- HS 107 - Intro to Human Services
- PSYC 100 - General Psychology
- SOC 101 - Intro to Sociology
Core Courses:
- CMST 220 - Public Speaking
- CMST 253 - Intercultural Communication
- HS 101 - Intro to Addictive Drugs
- PSYC 220 - Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC 100 - General Psychology
- PSYC 200 - Lifespan Psychology
- SOC 101 - Intro to Sociology
Electives (Choose 30 credits from this list):
- SOC 230 - Sexuality and Gender
- ANTH 206 - Cultural Anthropology
- HS 101 - Intro to Addictive Drugs
- PSYC 200 - Lifespan Psychology
- PSYC 220 - Abnormal Psychology
- SOC 125 - Sociology of Aging
- SOC 135 - The Family
- SOC 190 - U. S. Race & Ethnicity
Quarter by Quarter Plan:
Fall - First Year:
- ENGL 101 - English Composition I
- CMST 220 - Public Speaking
Winter - First Year:
- ENGL 102 - Composition II
- HS 101 - Intro to Addictive Drugs
- PSYC 100 - General Psychology
Spring - First Year:
- AEGS 210 - Monsters & American Culture
- MATH 146 - Introduction to Statistics
- SOC 101 - Intro to Sociology
Summer - Second Year:
- GEOL 155 - Geologic Hazards
- PSYC 200 - Lifespan Psychology
- HS 110 - Diversity, Ethics & the Law
Fall - Second Year:
- BIOL 175 - Human Biology w/Lab
- ASL 121 - American Sign Language I
- PSYC 220 - Abnormal Psychology
Winter - Second Year:
- ANTH 205 - Biological Anthropology
- ASL 122 - American Sign Language II
- SOC 190 - U. S. Race & Ethnicity
Spring - Second Year:
- HS 107 - Intro to Human Services
- SOC 135 - The Family
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