This program is designed to prepare students to work with children, adolescents or adults with mental, emotional or physical handicaps in a variety of settings, such as residential and day schools, group homes, crisis intervention centers, youth correctional facilities and special needs day care centers. Skills for working with persons with special needs are developed through study and practical field experience. Emphasis also is placed on the personal growth and development of the individual student as it relates to their work with clients. Graduates of the program are qualified as human services generalists. Graduates may transfer credits from this program to a variety of senior colleges offering a baccalaureate degree in such fields as social work, psychology and human services.
The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.
Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
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Identify components of the Human Services Delivery System including:
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The roles of the various members of the service delivery team.
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Client assessment/referral/advocacy continuum.
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The historical perspective and future trends of the Human Services field.
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Demonstrate application of the strength-based approach in the client-centered counseling process.
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Display an understanding, self-awareness and respect for the diversity among clients, colleagues and society as a whole.
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Exhibit the ability to use technology as a professional tool and to have an understanding of its impact on the field of Human Services, its clients and agencies.
Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.
First Semester
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Course No. |
Descriptive Title |
Credit Hours |
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Intro. to Human Services |
3 |
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Child Care and Youth Practicum I |
2 |
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Composition I |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Interviewing and Counseling Skills |
3 |
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TOTAL |
|
14 |
Second Semester
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Course No. |
Descriptive Title |
Credit Hours |
|
Social Problems in Today's World |
3 |
|
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Child Care and Youth Practicum II |
2 |
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Composition II |
3 |
|
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Survey of Mathematics |
3 |
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Group Dynamics |
3 |
|
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Developmental Psychology |
3 |
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TOTAL |
|
17 |
Third Semester
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Course No. |
Descriptive Title |
Credit Hours |
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Child Care and Youth Practicum III |
3 |
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3 |
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Therapeutic Intervention Skills |
3 |
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Psychology of Exceptionality |
3 |
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Science (a) |
|
4 |
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TOTAL |
|
16 |
Fourth Semester
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Course No. |
Descriptive Title |
Credit Hours |
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Lifetime Wellness and Fitness |
3 |
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Creative Arts Therapy |
3 |
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Issues and Ethics in the Human Services |
3 |
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Child Care and Youth Practicum IV |
3 |
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Free Elective (b) |
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3 |
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TOTAL |
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15 |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
62 |
NOTES
1. All CHC students are required to submit a completed physical examination form prior to field placement. All immunizations indicated on the form must be current. When this form is on file, the College Health Office will issue a waiver clearing the student for field placement. Hepatitis B Vaccine series is highly recommended and may be required by the placement site under the OSHA Standard on Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens.
2. Transportation to and from practicum sites is the responsibility of all students
in the program, including those in the dorm. If you do not have a car, please be sure
that you are able to find alternate means of transportation.
a. Science: Any four-credit courses listed in Appendix B meets this requirement.
b. Read a full discussion of the free elective requirement. The subject area for Child Care includes all courses labeled CHC.