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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.

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HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY
(A45380)
Associate in Applied Science Degree Program

Course Hours Per WeekHours
 Class Lab Credit
First Semester (Fall)
ACA 115 Success & Study Skills 021
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers OR   
  CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy******2-3
HSE 110 Introduction to Human Services Tech223
HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques223
PSY 150 General Psychology303
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology303
Total Hours *** ***15-16
Second Semester (Spring)
ENG 111 Expository Writing303
HSE 112 Group Process I122
HSE 125 Counseling223
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology303
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family303
SOC 220 Social Problems303
Total Hours15417
Third Semester (Summer)
ENG 112 OR Argument Based Research OR    
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting303
***Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 303
PSY 141 Psychology of Death & Dying303
PSY 239 Psychology of Personality303
Total Hours *** ***12
Fourth Semester (Fall)
COE 111 HST Coop Work Experience I0101
COE 115HST Work Experience Seminar I101
GRO 120Gerontology303
MAT 115 Mathematical Models (or higher) OR   
Natural Sciences / Please Choose One (set):
AST 111, AST 111A, BIO 110 or higher, CHM 151C, CHM 151L, PHY 110, PHY 110A ******3-5
PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology303
SAB 110 Substance Abuse Overview303
Total Hours******14-16
Fifth Semester (Spring)
COE 121HST Coop Work Experience II0101
COE 125HST Work Experience Seminar II101
HSE 210 Human Services Issues202
HSE 225 Crisis Intervention303
PSY 255 Introduction to Exceptionality303
PSY 265 Behavior Modification303
Total Hours121013
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit: 71-74
 

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