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
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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| 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 212 | Group Dynamics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 14 | 4 | 16 |
Spring Semester I
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 123 | Interviewing Techniques | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| HSE 223 | Counseling Theories & Skills | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| PSY 281 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 14 | 4 | 16 |
Summer Semester I
Fall Semester II
| HSE 160 | HSE Clinical Supervision I | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HSE 163 | HSE Clinical Experience I | 0 | 9 | 3 |
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| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MHA 140 | Introduction to Mental Health | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MHA 150 | Mental Health Interventions | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 10-12 | 0-9 | 12-13 |
Spring Semester II
| HSE 220 | Case Management | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| HSE 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 260 | HSE Clinical Supervision II | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HSE 263 | HSE Clinical Experience II | 0 | 9 | 3 |
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| SWK 110 | Intro to Social Work | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MHA 238 | Psychopathology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 9-11 | 2-11 | 12-13 |
| Total Hours: | 59-63 | 10-28 | 68-70 |