Social and Human Services-Mental Health (A45380M)

Associate Degree Program

Career Information

The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.
Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services. Opportunities for experiential learning allow students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies. Graduates may choose to transfer and continue their education at a variety of colleges and universities.

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

ClassLabCredit
ACA 115Success & Study Skills02

1

or

ACA 122College Transfer Success02

1

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry30

3

HSE 110Introduction to Human Services22

3

HSE 212Group Dynamics30

3

PSY 150General Psychology30

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology30

3

Semester Total:14416

Spring Semester I

ClassLabCredit
ENG 112Writing/Research in the Disciplines30

3

HSE 123Interviewing Techniques22

3

HSE 223Counseling Theories & Skills30

3

MAT 152Statistical Methods I32

4

PSY 281Abnormal Psychology30

3

Semester Total:14416

Summer Semester I

ClassLabCredit
HSE 210Diversity Ethics and Trends30

3

MHA 240Advocacy30

3

SOC 213Sociology of the Family30

3

ART 111Art Appreciation30

3

or

MUS 110Music Appreciation30

3

Semester Total:12012

Fall Semester II

ClassLabCredit
HSE 160HSE Clinical Supervision I10

1

HSE 163HSE Clinical Experience I09

3

or

PSY 241Developmental Psychology30

3

MHA 140Introduction to Mental Health30

3

MHA 150Mental Health Interventions30

3

POL 120American Government30

3

Semester Total:10-120-912-13

Spring Semester II

ClassLabCredit
HSE 220Case Management22

3

HSE 225Crisis Intervention30

3

HSE 260HSE Clinical Supervision II10

1

HSE 263HSE Clinical Experience II09

3

or

SWK 110Intro to Social Work30

3

MHA 238Psychopathology30

3

Semester Total:9-112-1112-13
Total Hours: 59-6310-2868-70