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, mental retardation facilities, substance abuse, 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 that 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).
In order to complete the Human Services program, students must obtain a “C” or better all courses. A 20 hour practicum is required as part of the HUS 101, Introduction to Human Services, course. Additionally, 2 supervised field placements of 200 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.
| A. | General Education Course Requirements (24 credit hours) | ||
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Credit Hours |
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| SPC 205 | Public Speaking |
3.0 |
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| BIO 110 | General Anatomy and Physiology |
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OR |
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| BIO 210 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3.0 |
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| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers |
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OR |
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| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications |
3.0 |
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| ENG 101 | English Composition I |
3.0 |
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| ENG 102 | English Composition II |
3.0 |
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| MAT 102 | Intermediate Algebra |
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OR |
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| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics |
3.0 |
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| PSY 201 | General Psychology |
3.0 |
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| Approved Humanities Course |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
24.0 |
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| Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements are starred (*) below. | |||
| B. | Major Course Requirements (38 credit hours) | ||
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| HUS 101 | Introduction to Human Services |
3.0 |
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| HUS 102 | Personal and Professional Development in Helping Professions |
3.0 |
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| HUS 209 | Case Management |
3.0 |
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| HUS 212 | Survey of Disabilities and Disorders |
3.0 |
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| HUS 221 | Professional Ethics in Human Services |
3.0 |
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| HUS 230 | Interviewing Techniques* |
3.0 |
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| HUS 235 | Group Dynamics |
3.0 |
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| HUS 237 | Crisis Intervention |
3.0 |
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| HUS 250 | Supervised Field Placement I |
4.0 |
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| HUS 251 | Supervised Field Placement II |
4.0 |
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| PSY 203 | Human Growth and Development |
3.0 |
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| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology* |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
38.0 |
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| C. | Additional Course Requirements (6 credit hours) | ||
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| Approved Electives |
6.0 |
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Subtotal |
6.0 |
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Total Credit Hours: |
68.0 |
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