Human Services

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Semester Sequences

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses .

Fall Semester Year 1*

ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics (MATH 153 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 1

ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 139 - Interviewing and Counseling Techniques 3 Credit(s).
or
HUMS 163 - Interviewing and Communication Techniques for Children and Youth 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 103 - Principles of Human Growth and Development 3 Credit(s).
or
HUMS 160 - Life Stages in Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives 6 Credits.

Fall Semester Year 2

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 122 - Aging in America 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 105 - Multicultural Psychology 3 Credit(s).
or
SOCL 141 - Racial and Cultural Minorities 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 201 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 2

HUMS 211 - Case Management in the Human Services 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 220 - Crisis Intervention 2 Credit(s).
or
HUMS 260 - Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention in Youth 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 273 - Internship: Human Services 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences (BIOL 107 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

General Education Requirements and Electives - 18-20 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 105 - Multicultural Psychology 3 Credit(s). **
or
SOCL 141 - Racial and Cultural Minorities 3 Credit(s). **

General Education Electives:

Biological and Physical Sciences (BIOL 107 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).***
Mathematics (MATH 125 or MATH 153 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).***

Program Requirements and Electives - 41-42 Credits

Program Requirements:

ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 122 - Aging in America 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 139 - Interviewing and Counseling Techniques 3 Credit(s).
or
HUMS 163 - Interviewing and Communication Techniques for Children and Youth 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 211 - Case Management in the Human Services 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 220 - Crisis Intervention 2 Credit(s).
or
HUMS 260 - Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention in Youth 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 273 - Internship: Human Services 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 103 - Principles of Human Growth and Development 3 Credit(s).
or
HUMS 160 - Life Stages in Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 201 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose 4 courses.

HUMS 102 - Functional Impact of Aging 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 103 - Introduction to Elder Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 106 - Introduction to the Field of Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 131 - The Business of Job Coaching 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 140 - Life Skills Development 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 161 - Standards of Health and Safety in Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 162 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 205 - Techniques of Group Counseling 3 Credit(s).
SOCL 102 - Social Problems 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

**This course fulfills the General Education Diversity course requirement.

***Students wishing to transfer to a 4-year institution should take BIOL 107 and MATH 153 .

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.

Program Outcomes

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

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