Human Services Technology (A45380)
Associate Degree Program
Career Information
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 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.
Special Admission Requirements
- Application
- View information session online
- High School transcript/Adult High School diploma/high school equivalency
- College transcripts
- Gateway English and math readiness
- MAR (Minimum Admissions Requirements) Review
- Health form after acceptance
- Current certification in CPR after acceptance
- Criminal background checks/drug screening after acceptance
Fall Semester I
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 110 | Introduction to Human Services | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| HSE 112 | Group Process I | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| HSE 120 | Interpersonal Relations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 12 | 6 | 15 |
Spring Semester I
Summer Semester I
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 8 | 2 | 9 |
Fall Semester II
| HSE 115 | Health Care Concepts | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| HSE 210 | Human Services Issues | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HSE 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 265 | Behavioral Modification | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SAB 110 | Substance Abuse Overview | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 14 | 2 | 15 |
Spring Semester II
| HSE 150 | Preventive Intervention | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| HSE 160 | HSE Clinical Supervis I | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HSE 162 | HSE Clinical Exp I | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| HSE 226 | Intellectual Disabilities | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MHA 238 | Psychopathology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 8 | 8 | 11 |