Social and Human Services, Associate in Science

The social and human services field focuses on improving the lives of others. Under the supervision of social workers, psychologists, sociologists and other professionals, social and human service providers work to ease and prevent problems caused by poverty, inadequate housing, unemployment, and illness. These professionals work with people in family settings, group settings and as individuals, primarily providing counseling and life skill lessons.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to be human service workers who will serve in a variety of positions in community, social and behavioral agencies. Students who complete the AS degree in Social & Human Services complete the education requirements to become a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS), Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), or Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW). Students who complete the Addiction Services certificate program are eligible for the Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) and Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) credentials.

Program Code: AS-SHS

General Education Requirements - 24 credit hours

ENC 1101English Composition I

3 cr.

PSY 1012Introduction to Psychology

3 cr.

SYG 2000Introduction to Sociology

3 cr.

DEP 2004Lifespan Development

3 cr.

CGS 1100Microcomputer Applications

3 cr.

BSC 1020Human Biology

3 cr.

MGF 1106Mathematics for Liberal Arts

3 cr.

PHI 1630Applied Ethics

3 cr.

Total Credit Hours:24

Program Common Core Courses - 24 credit hours

HUS 1001Introduction to Human Services

3 cr.

HUS 1302Basic Counseling Skills

3 cr.

HUS 2400Substance Abuse Counseling

3 cr.

HUS 2525Issues in Mental Health

3 cr.

HUS 2200Introduction to Group Dynamics

3 cr.

or

HUS 1540Principles for Understanding and Working with Families

3 cr.

HUS 2940Human Services Internship I

3 cr.

HUS 2941Human Services Internship II

6 cr.

Total Credit Hours:24

Optional: Addiction Certificate Courses - 12 credit hours

HUS 1431Issues in Addiction Prevention

3 cr.

HUS 1450Dual Diagnosis

3 cr.

HUS 2420Evaluation of Treatment Environments

3 cr.

HUS 2428The Disabled Experience

3 cr.

Total Credit Hours:12

Freshman—Session I

HUS 1001Introduction to Human Services

3 cr.

HUS 1302Basic Counseling Skills

3 cr.

Any Area II Mathematics course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements

3 cr.

PSY 1012Introduction to Psychology

3 cr.

ENC 1101English Composition I

3 cr.

Total Credit Hours:15

Freshman—Session II

HUS 2525Issues in Mental Health

3 cr.

SYG 2000Introduction to Sociology

3 cr.

CLP 2140Abnormal Psychology

3 cr.

ENC 1102English Composition II

3 cr.

CGS 1100Microcomputer Applications

3 cr.

Total Credit Hours:15

Sophomore—Session I

HUS 2400Substance Abuse Counseling

3 cr.

DEP 2004Lifespan Development

3 cr.

BSC 1020Human Biology

3 cr.

HUS 1540Principles for Understanding and Working with Families

3 cr.

or

HUS 2200Introduction to Group Dynamics

3 cr.

HUS 2940Human Services Internship I

3 cr.

Total Credit Hours:15

Sophomore—Session II

SYG 2010Social Problems

3 cr.

HUS 2941Human Services Internship II

6 cr.

POS 2041American Federal Government

3 cr.

PHI 1630Applied Ethics

3 cr.

Total Credit Hours:15

Note(s): A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in each course for successful completion of the program.

HUS 1001 - Note: It is strongly encouraged that all students take HUS 1001 as their first course in the Human Services program. All other courses should be taken in the order shown.

Total Credit Hours: 60