Human Services Technology (A45380)
Associate Degree Program
Career Information
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 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.
Special Admission Requirements
- Application
- View information session online
- High School transcript/Adult High School diploma/high school equivalency
- College transcripts
- Gateway English and math readiness
- MAR (Minimum Admissions Requirements) Review
- Health form after acceptance
- Current certification in CPR after acceptance
- Criminal background checks/drug screening after acceptance
Fall Semester I
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| | or | | | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 110 | Introduction to Human Services | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| HSE 112 | Group Process I | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 12 | 6 | 15 |
Spring Semester I
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 123 | Interviewing Techniques | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| HSE 125 | Counseling | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MAT 110* | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| | or | | | |
| BIO 111 | General Biology I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| PSY 281 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 12-13 | 6-7 | 15-16 |
*students interested in transferring should take a higher lever math course, such as
MAT 152.
Summer Semester I
| HSE 210 | Human Services Issues | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 ,0, 3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Fall Semester II
| HSE 115 | Health Care Concepts | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| HSE 160 | HSE Clinical Supervision I | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HSE 163 | HSE Clinical Experience I | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| PSY 265 | Behavioral Modification | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SWK 110 | Intro to Social Work | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 10 | 11 | 14 |
Spring Semester II
| HSE 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 226 | Intellectual Disabilities | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 260 | HSE Clinical Supervision II | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HSE 263 | HSE Clinical Experience II | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| MHA 238 | Psychopathology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 10 | 9 | 13 |
| Total Hours: | 52-53 | 32-33 | 65-66 |