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Human Services

Students completing the Human Services program are qualified to work in a variety of fields that require a basic understanding of the causes, nature and consequences of human behavior. Students will develop an understanding of how to assist others in managing their behavior in order to achieve their full potential in educational, social, therapeutic and vocational settings.

Career opportunities exist in youth services and mental retardation facilities, substance abuse and geriatric services, child development programs, and mental health units. There are also opportunities in the area of general social services. The background in behavioral science can be applied in a wide variety of areas. The choice of electives and field placements allowed in this curriculum permits students to prepare for specific interests in the areas in which they feel best suited to work.

The electives chosen by students to prepare them for certain specialties must be selected from the list of department electives found in the Human Services Student Handbook.

NOTE: This program is offered on the Airport Campus (day only) and Beltline Campus (evening only).

Special Requirements

In order to complete the Human Services program, students must obtain a "C" or better in ENG 101 and 102, BIO 110 and all departmental electives, as well as major course requirements. A 20-hour practicum is required as part of the HUS 101, Introduction to Human Services, course. Additionally, 2 supervised field placements of 240 hours each are required. The program director is responsible for approving students for field placement based upon documented readiness. SLED or background checks may be required of student interns by some agencies. Students are responsible for their transportation to and from practicum and field placement sites.

New students are required to successfully complete COL 105, Freshman Seminar, with a "C" or better. Students may be exempted with permission of the program director.

Major: Human Services (67 credit hours)
Degree: Associate in Public Service
A.	GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS (24 CREDIT HOURS)
			Credit Hours
	SPC 205	Public Speaking	3.0
	BIO 110	General Anatomy and Physiology	3.0
	CPT 101	Introduction to Computers	3.0
	ENG 101	English Composition I	3.0
	ENG 102	English Composition II	3.0
	MAT 155	Contemporary Mathematics	3.0
	PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
		Approved Humanities Course	3.0
		Subtotal	24.0
Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements are starred (*) below.
B.	MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS (35 CREDIT HOURS)
			Credit Hours
	COL 105	Freshman Seminar	3.0
	HUS 101	Introduction to Human Services	3.0
	HUS 209	Case Management	3.0
	HUS 212	Survey of Disabilities and Disorders	3.0
	HUS 230	Interviewing Techniques*	3.0
	HUS 235	Group Dynamics	3.0
	HUS 237	Crisis Intervention	3.0
	HUS 250	Supervised Field Placement I	4.0
	HUS 251	Supervised Field Placement II	4.0
	PSY 203	Human Growth and Development	3.0
	SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology*	3.0
		Subtotal	35.0
C.	ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS (8 CREDIT HOURS)
			Credit Hours
		Approved Departmental Electives	8.0
		Subtotal	8.0
		Total Credit Hours:	67.0