Human Services

General Education Requirements - 21-23 Credits

• SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits.
• ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credits.
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits.
• CSIT 101 - Introduction to Computers 3 Credits.

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• PSYC 105 - Human Relations in a Culturally Diverse Society 3 Credits. *

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• SOCL 141 - Racial and Cultural Minorities 3 Credits. *

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• Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credits. **
• Math 3-4 Credits. ***

Program Requirements - 28 Credits

• HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services 3 Credits.

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• HUMS 139 - Interviewing and Counseling Techniques 3 Credits.

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• HUMS 163 - Interviewing and Communication Techniques for Children and Youth 3 Credits.

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• HUMS 211 - Case Management in the Human Services 3 Credits.
• HUMS 274 - Internship: Human Services 4 Credits.
• PSYC 201 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits.
• ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credits.

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• PSYC 103 - Principles of Human Growth and Development 3 Credits.

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• HUMS 160 - Life Stages in Child and Youth Care 3 Credits.

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• HUMS 122 - Aging in America 3 Credits.

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• HUMS 220 - Crisis Intervention 2 Credits.

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• HUMS 260 - Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention in Youth 3 Credits.

Human Services Electives - 12 Credits

(Choose 4 Courses)

• HUMS 205 - Techniques of Group Counseling 3 Credits.
• HUMS 131 - The Business of Job Coaching 3 Credits.
• SOCL 102 - Social Problems 3 Credits.
• HUMS 103 - Introduction to Elder Care 3 Credits.
• HUMS 102 - Functional Impact of Aging 3 Credits.
• HUMS 106 - Introduction to the Field of Child and Youth Care 3 Credits.
• HUMS 108 - Managing Behavior and Emotional Issues in Aging 3 Credits.
• HUMS 109 - Problems of the Elderly 3 Credits.
• HUMS 140 - Life Skills Development 3 Credits.
• HUMS 161 - Standards of Health and Safety in Child and Youth Care 3 Credits.
• HUMS 162 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Child and Youth Care 3 Credits.

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 61-63****

*This course fulfills the General Education Diversity course requirement

**Students wishing to transfer to a 4-year institution should take BIOL 107 

***Students wishing to transfer to a 4-year institution should take MATH 153 

****A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101  course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 62-64 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. effectively express opinions and facts through both oral and written communication;
2. assess and document a client’s current status and apply basic therapeutic techniques; and
3. develop, prioritize, and implement a case management plan to address a client’s issues.

Program Description:

This program provides students with education and training to prepare them for entry-level positions in human services as well as for transfer to four-year institutions to attain professional degrees. Graduates of this program can expect to find employment serving a range of client populations including persons with physical and developmental challenges, mental health and substance abuse issues, elderly and vulnerable/at risk children.

Students who choose this curriculum and desire to transfer courses to a four-year institution should check with the program coordinator and an academic advisor. While many courses will transfer, certain specialized courses may not.

Note:

• Human Services Semester Sequence