Human Services
Award: Associate in applied science degree
Program location: Fort Omaha Campus
This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in public and private community agencies and institutions involved with helping professions. Human services workers are prepared to work as a team member, generally working under the direction of a professional, in providing help to the client. The Council for Standards in Human Services Education accredits the Human Services program.
Graduation Requirements
General education
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27.0
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Major requirements
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41.5
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Option requirements
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28.5 |
Total credit hours required
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97.0
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General education requirements (27.0-27.5 credit hrs.)
Communications
ENGL 1010 | English Composition IONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
ENGL 1020 | English Composition IIONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
It is important for students in the Human Services program to take both English requirements in the first two quarters of the program.
Social sciences
PSYC 1010 | Introduction to PsychologyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
Select one of the following courses:
Other
HMRL 1010 | Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
INFO 1001 | Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
Major requirements for Human Services (41.5 credit hrs.)
Courses
EMSP 1010 is required for those who do not currently hold a valid CPR/first aid card and students must submit documentation that verifies current certification in adult CPR and basic first aid before participating in practicum courses.
Individuals considering a degree or employment in the human services or chemical dependency fields should be aware of strict practicum qualifications. Adult Protective Services and Child Protective Services checks are conducted before practicum placement is offered. The College reserves the right to share the results of any such investigation with any institution at which students intend to participate in a practicum experience. This practice is consistent with Nebraska state statutes. Consult the Human Services program manual for other prerequisites to practicum placement.
See Curriculum Plan