Sandhills Community College - Human Services Technology Degree

Human Services Technology Degree

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. If you have questions about the Human Services Technology program you may call This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it at 910-695-3863 or send e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY (A45380) 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
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3	0	3
Total Hours		0	0	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
SOC 213	Sociology of the Family	3	0	3
SOC 220	Social Problems	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	HST Coop Work Experience I	0	10	1
COE 115 HST	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		***	***	14-16
Fifth Semester (Spring)
COE 121 HST	HST Coop Work Experience II	0	10	1
COE 125 HST	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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