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Human Services (480) |
Associate of Applied Science: Human Services |
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Human Services is designed to provide the education and training necessary for entry-level employment and career advancement in human and social services. Students obtain education and training in observation, intake and interviewing, implementing treatment plans, problem-solving, crisis intervention, case management, and referral procedures.
Graduates may seek employment as human services workers, case management aides, social work assistants, community support workers, mental health aides, community outreach workers, life skills counselors, or gerontology aides. These positions typically work under the direction of individuals in fields such as nursing, psychiatry, psychology, rehabilitative or physical therapy, and social work. |
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Norfolk,Portsmouth |
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ENG 111 |
College Composition I
| 3 | Qualifying Placement Test score, ENF 1, ENF 2 or equivalent | None |
HMS 100 |
Introduction to Human Services
| 3 | None | None |
MTH 154 or higher |
Quantitative Reasoning
| 3 | MDE 10; MTH 3 and MTH 5; or placement recommendation | None or MDE 54 with placement |
PSY 201 |
Introduction to Psychology I
| 3 | None | None |
SDV 100 |
College Success Skills (or SDV 101 or 108)
| 1 | None | None |
SOC 201 |
Introduction to Sociology I
| 3 | None | None |
Semester Total: 16 |
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ENG 112 | College Composition II
| 3 | ENG 111 or equivalent and ability to use word processing software | None |
HLT 110 | Concepts of Personal and Community Health
| 3 | None | None |
HMS 141 | Group Dynamics I
| 3 | HMS 100 | None |
HMS 250 | Principles of Case Management
| 3 | HMS 100 | None |
ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
| 4 | None | None |
PBS 265 | Interviewing
| 3 | None | None |
Semester Total: 19 |
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HMS 121 | Basic Counseling Skills I
| 3 | HMS 100 (or ART 183 for students in plan 532.05 - AAS Studio Arts: Specialization - Pre-Art Therapy) | None |
HMS 258 | Case Management and Substance Abuse
| 3 | HMS 100 | None |
✴,❖HMS 290 | Coordinated Internship in Human Services
| 3 | HMS 100 | None |
PHI 226 | Social Ethics
| 3 | None | None |
PSY 230 | Developmental Psychology
| 3 | None | None |
Semester Total: 15 |
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CST 110 | Introduction to Communication
| 3 | None | None |
HMS 290 | Coordinated Internship in Human Services
| 3 | HMS 100 | None |
PSY 216 | Social Psychology
| 3 | PSY 200, PSY 201 or PSY 202 | None |
SOC 268 | Social Problems
| 3 | None | None |
___________ | Approved Human Services Elective 1
| 3 | None | |
Semester Total: 15 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 65
1Approved Human Services Electives:
ADJ 232 - Domestic Violence
CHD 210 - Introduction to Exceptional Children
HMS 226 - Helping Across Cultures
HMS 227 - The Helper as a Change Agent
HMS 236 - Gerontology
PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology
PSY 255 - Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior
SOC 215 - Sociology of the Family |
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✦ Gateway Course - A course that serves as an introduction to the program and is typically offered early in the program. |
✫ Critical Course - A course faculty have identified as one that students should complete successfully, with a high level of understanding and comprehension, to progress in the program. |
❖ Milestone Course - Key intervals of program completion, if applicable. |
✴ Experiential Learning - A course where students can expect hands-on experiences and/or practical exposure opportunities which could be in or out of the classroom. |
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