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
Program Common Core Courses - 24 credit hours
| HUS 1001 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 cr. |
| HUS 1302 | Basic Counseling Skills | 3 cr. |
| HUS 2400 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 cr. |
| HUS 2525 | Issues in Mental Health | 3 cr. |
| HUS 2200 | Introduction to Group Dynamics | 3 cr. |
| | or | |
| HUS 1540 | Principles for Understanding and Working with Families | 3 cr. |
| HUS 2940 | Human Services Internship I | 3 cr. |
| HUS 2941 | Human Services Internship II | 6 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Optional: Addiction Certificate Courses - 12 credit hours
| HUS 1431 | Issues in Addiction Prevention | 3 cr. |
| HUS 1450 | Dual Diagnosis | 3 cr. |
| HUS 2420 | Evaluation of Treatment Environments | 3 cr. |
| HUS 2428 | The Disabled Experience | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Freshman—Session I
| HUS 1001 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 cr. |
| HUS 1302 | Basic Counseling Skills | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area II Mathematics course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| PSY 1012 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 cr. |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Freshman—Session II
| HUS 2525 | Issues in Mental Health | 3 cr. |
| SYG 2000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 cr. |
| CLP 2140 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 cr. |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 3 cr. |
| CGS 1100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore—Session I
| HUS 2400 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 cr. |
| DEP 2004 | Lifespan Development | 3 cr. |
| BSC 1020 | Human Biology | 3 cr. |
| HUS 1540 | Principles for Understanding and Working with Families | 3 cr. |
| | or | |
| HUS 2200 | Introduction to Group Dynamics | 3 cr. |
| HUS 2940 | Human Services Internship I | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore—Session II
| SYG 2010 | Social Problems | 3 cr. |
| HUS 2941 | Human Services Internship II | 6 cr. |
| POS 2041 | American Federal Government | 3 cr. |
| PHI 1630 | Applied 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