Human Services Technology A.A.S.
A45380
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 entry - level 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. Students should consult their advisor for informa tion about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of legal issues in the human services field
- Apply a variety of treatment modalities in numerous settings
- Show adequate skills and knowledge in applying the principles of group dynamics
- Demonstrate effective communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills (GE I.1, 9; GE II.1, 9; GE V.1, 2)
- Perform a formal intake interview
- Show an applied understanding of crisis management in a variety of settings
- Demonstrate understanding of behavioral and substance addictions and standard treatment modalities
- Show a working knowledge of the available human services resources in our community
Program Progression Policy
Counselor training programs raise sensitive issues for both the client and the counselor. The counselor must be able to identify and deal with these sensitive issues in both the client and the self. Students must demonstrate growth in ethical and professional conduct, counseling skills and appropriate attitude. Faculty may conduct subjective interviews following the freshman year and prior to internship. Validation of emotional health may be required, and in that case the Dean of Health Sciences, the Human Services Coordinator, Director of Admissions, and an outside clinician will serve as a review committee.
A student judged deficient in any area may be withdrawn from the program. A student may apply for readmission through the review committee after one year. Students receiving two “D”s in core or concentration courses will be withdrawn immediately from the program. Students may apply for readmission after one year. In addition, this program raises sensitive personal issues, and it is strongly recommended that students in recovery be chemical-free for one year prior to admission.
Each student in the Human Services Technology Program must satisfactorily complete a two part internship in order to meet degree requirements. Any conduct by a student which results in termination from their internship placemant will result in course grades of "F" for both the Supervision and Internship courses. In addition . the student will be immediately terminated from the Human Services and Substance Abuse Technology Programs for a minimum of one calendar year. Students may apply for readmission after one year to either program.
A student must satisfactorily complete("C" or higher) Clinical Experience I (HSE 163) before he/she may enroll in Clinical Experience II (HSE 264).
General Education
Required Courses
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 SHC from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ART 113 | Art Methods and Materials | 3 | |
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I | 3 | FA, SP |
| ART 115 | Art History Survey II | 3 | SP |
| ART 116 | Survey of American Art | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ART 117 | Non-Western Art History | 3 | |
| ART 121 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 | FA, SP |
| ART 131 | Drawing I | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ART 132 | Drawing II | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ART 171 | Computer Art I | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ART 240 | Painting I | 3 | FA, SP |
| ART 241 | Painting II | 3 | SP |
| ART 244 | Watercolor | 3 | SU |
| ART 260 | Photography Appreciation | 3 | |
| ART 261 | Photography I | 3 | FA, SP |
| ART 271 | Computer Art II | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ART 281 | Sculpture I | 3 | SP |
| ART 283 | Ceramics I | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ART 288 | Studio | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ART 289 | Museum Study | 3 | SP |
| COM 140 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Application | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 112 | Literature of the Theatre | 3 | FA |
| DRA 120 | Voice for Performance | 3 | SP |
| DRA 122 | Oral Interpretation | 3 | FA, SP |
| DRA 124 | Readers Theatre | 3 | |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 128 | Children's Theatre | 3 | FA, SP |
| DRA 130 | Acting I | 3 | FA |
| ENG 125 | Creative Writing I | 3 | |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3 | FA, SP |
| ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3 | FA, SP |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3 | FA, SU |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3 | FA, SP |
| ENG 251 | Western World Literature I | 3 | FA |
| ENG 252 | Western World Literature II | 3 | SP |
| ENG 271 | Contemporary Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 272 | Southern Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 273 | African-American Literature | 3 | FA |
| ENG 274 | Literature By Women | 3 | |
| HUM 110 | Technology and Society | 3 | |
| HUM 120 | Cultural Studies | 3 | |
| HUM 130 | Myth in Human Culture | 3 | |
| HUM 160 | Introduction to Film | 3 | FA, SP |
| HUM 230 | Leadership Development | 3 | SP |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 | |
| MUS 113 | American Music | 3 | |
| MUS 210 | History of Rock Music | 3 | SP |
| MUS 211 | History of Country Music | 3 | SP |
| PHI 210 | History of Philosophy | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
| REL 211 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 | FA, SP |
| REL 212 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 | FA, SP |
Natural Science/Mathematics
(Select 3 SHC from the following courses)
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 4 | |
| BIO 140 | Environmental Biology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| BIO 140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
Other Major Required Courses
Total Credit Hours: 69