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 information about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues in the human services field
- Apply skills and knowledge to the principles of group dynamics
- Perform a formal intake interview
- Practice crisis management skills in a variety of settings
- Identify behavioral and substance addictions and associated standard treatment modalities
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 Business and Public Services, 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A student judged deficient in any area may be withdrawn from the program.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 Students receiving two “D”s in core or concentration courses will be withdrawn immediately from the program.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 placement 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) Work-based Learning I (WBL 111) before he/she may enroll in Work-based Learning II (WBL 121).
In order for a Human Services Technology program student to enroll in a Work-based Learning experience (WBL 111, WBL 115, WBL 121, or WBL 125), he/she must first meet the following requirements: 1) complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in core program courses; 2) have a minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA; and 3) meet with a Human Services faculty member to discuss Work-based Learning site selection and approval. Sites may require background checks, drug screens, physicals, or immunizations prior to final approval.
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 |
Mathematics
Select 3-4 semester hours credit from the following courses
| MAT 110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
Other Major Required Courses
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| HSE 220 | Case Management | 3 | FA |
| SAB 110 | Substance Abuse Overview | 3 | FA |
| SAB 135 | Addictive Process | 3 | SP |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | FA |
| SOC 220 | Social Problems | 3 | SP |
| WBL 111 | Work-based Learning I | 1 | FA, SP, SU |
| WBL 115 | Work-Based Learning Seminar I | 1 | As Needed |
| WBL 121 | Work-based Learning II | 1 | FA, SP, SU |
| WBL 125 | Work-Based Learning Seminar II | 1 | As Needed |
General Electives
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following courses
Total Credit Hours: 65