Social and Human Services (A45380), AAS

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Purpose

The Social and Human Services program will prepare students for entry-level positions in community agencies providing social and behavioral health services. Students will develop professional knowledge and skills in human services, mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and social work. Graduates qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social ahd human services agencies.

First Semester (Fall)

ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
HSE 110 - Introduction to Human Services Credit Hours: 3
MHA 140 - Introduction to Mental Health Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 12 | Lab Hours 2 | Credit Hours 13

Second Semester (Spring)

ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
or COM 231 Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
HSE 123 - Interviewing Techniques for Human Service Credit Hours: 3
HSE 210 - Diversity Ethics and Trends Credit Hours: 3
SAB 110 - Introduction to Addiction and Recovery Studies Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
or MAT 152 Statistical Methods I Credits: 4
or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra Credits: 4

Class Hours 14 - 15 | Lab Hours 2 | Credit Hours 15 - 16

Third Semester (Summer)

PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 6 | Lab Hours 0 | Credit Hours 6

Fourth Semester (Fall)

HSE 220 - Case Management Credit Hours: 3
HSE 212 - Group Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
Other Major - Hours Credit Hours: 3
Other Major - Hours Credit Hours: 3
Other Major - Hours Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 15 | Lab Hours 0 | Credit Hours 15

Fifth Semester (Spring)

HSE 223 - Counseling Theories and Skills Credit Hours: 3
HSE 225 - Crisis and Intervention Principles Credit Hours: 3
Other Major - Hours Credit Hours: 3
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics Credit Hours: 3
SOC 220 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 15 | Lab Hours 0 | Credit Hours 15

Total Credit Hours 64 - 65

Additional Curriculum Notes for Major Choice Pick List:

The Major Choice requirements throughout the program can be satisfied by completing four of the following courses: HSE 127 , HSE 215 , HSE 226 , HSE 227 , HSE 250 ,SAB 120 , SAB 135 , SAB 210 ,SAB 240 , SWK 110 , SWK 113 , SWK 115 , or SWK 220 .