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Human Services Technology Degree (Substance Abuse)

The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human services areas.

Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge,skills,and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health,child care,family services,social services,rehabilitation,correction,and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.

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HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY
SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONCENTRATION
(A4538E)
Associate in Applied Science Degree Program

Course Hours Per Week Hours
  Class Lab Credit
First Semester (Fall)
ACA 115 Success & Study Skills 0 2 1
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers OR      
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy *** *** 2-3
HSE 110 Introduction to Human Services Tech 2 2 3
HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques 2 2 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 3
SAB 110
Substance Abuse Overview 3 0 3
Total Hours *** *** 15-16
Second Semester (Spring)
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 3
HSE 112 Group Process I 1 2 2
HSE 125 Counseling 2 2 3
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3 0 3
SAB 120
Intake & Assessment 3 0 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 3
Total Hours 15 4 17
Third Semester (Summer)
ENG 112 OR Argument Based Research      
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting 3 0 3
*** Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3
PSY 141 Psychology of Death & Dying 3 0 3
PSY 239 Psychology of Personality 3 0 3
Total Hours 12 0 12
Fourth Semester (Fall)
COE 111 HST Coop Work Experience I 0 10 1
COE 115 HST Work Experience Seminar I 1 0 1
GRO 120 Gerontology 3 0 3
MAT 115 Mathematical Models (or higher) OR      
Natural Sciences / Please Choose One (set):
AST 111, AST 111A, BIO 111 or higher, CHM 151, GEL 120, PHY 110, PHY 110A *** *** 3-5
PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology 3 0 3
SAB 110 Substance Abuse Overview 3 0 3
Total Hours *** *** 14-17
Fifth Semester (Spring)
COE 121 HST Coop Work Experience II 0 10 1
COE 125 HST Work Experience Seminar II 1 0 1
HSE 210 Human Services Issues 2 0 2
HSE 225 Crisis Intervention 3 0 3
PSY 255 Introduction to Exceptionality 3 0 3
PSY 265 Behavior Modification 3 0 3
Total Hours 12 10 13
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit: 71


 

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