Human Services Technology A.A.S.
A45380
The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.
Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
Graduates should qualify for entry - level positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions. Students should consult their advisor for informa tion about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of legal issues in the human services field
- Apply a variety of treatment modalities in numerous settings
- Show adequate skills and knowledge in applying the principles of group dynamics
- Demonstrate effective communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills (GE I. 1, 9; GE II. 1, 9; GE V. 1, 2)
- Perform a formal intake interview
- Show an applied understanding of crisis management in a variety of settings
- Demonstrate understanding of behavioral and substance addictions and standard treatment modalities
- Show a working knowledge of the available human services resources in our community
Program Progression Policy
Counselor training programs raise sensitive issues for both the client and the counselor. The counselor must be able to identify and deal with these sensitive issues in both the client and the self. Students must demonstrate growth in ethical and professional conduct, counseling skills and appropriate attitude. Faculty may conduct subjective interviews following the freshman year and prior to internship. Validation of emotional health may be required, and in that case the Dean of Health Sciences, the Human Services Coordinator, Director of Admissions, and an outside clinician will serve as a review committee.
A student judged deficient in any area may be withdrawn from the program. A student may apply for readmission through the review committee after one year. Students receiving two “D”s in core or concentration courses will be withdrawn immediately from the program. Students may apply for readmission after one year. In addition, this program raises sensitive personal issues, and it is strongly recommended that students in recovery be chemical-free for one year prior to admission.
Each student in the Human Services Technology Program must satisfactorily complete a two part internship in order to meet degree requirements. Any conduct by a student which results in termination from their internship placemant will result in course grades of "F" for both the Supervision and Internship courses. In addition . the student will be immediately terminated from the Human Services and Substance Abuse Technology Programs for a minimum of one calendar year. Students may apply for readmission after one year to either program.
A student must satisfactorily complete("C" or higher) Clinical Experience I (HSE 163) before he/she may enroll in Clinical Experience II (HSE 264).
General Education
Required Courses
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/ Fine Arts
Select 3 SHC from Humanities/fine arts list
Natural Science/Mathematics
(Select 4 SHC from the following courses)
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
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| BIO 140 | Environmental Biology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
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| BIO 140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 | FA, SP, SU |
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| MAT 140 | Survey of Mathematics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
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| MAT 140A | Survey of Mathematics Lab | 1 | FA, SP, SU |
Math competency must be met by satisfactory completion of MAT 060 or DMA 010 and DMA 020 and DMA 030 or the following placement test scores: ASSET Numerical Skills score of 41 or above or COMPASS Prealgebra Skills score of 47 or above
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
Choose one Computer Elective Course:
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 | FA,SP, SU |
Other Major Required Courses
Total Credit Hours: 69