Human Services, A.A.S

Associate of Applied Science
480

Purpose: This curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in the helping fields. Through courses and a field placement in agencies, students develop skills in working with people with physical and psychiatric disabilities, adolescents, the aged, the substance abuser, and the child or adult in crisis.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities for graduates in Human Services include staff positions in hospitals, mental health clinics, residential facilities and community service agencies. Graduates may transfer to a four-year college or university for bachelor degrees in fields such as social work, psychology, and gerontology.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college.

Developmental Requirements: Students who do not place into college-level English on the placement test will be required to take developmental courses.

Students who do not demonstrate proficiency on the placement test in the following mathematical units will be required to complete developmental courses: MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4  and MTE 5 .

It is strongly recommended that developmental education requirements be completed as soon as possible.

Program Notes: MEN 101  is only offered in the fall semester and is a prerequisite for many classes. Students entering the Human Services Program should make this their first class selection.

Admission to Internship: Admission to MEN 290  (Coordinated Internship) is selective and must be approved by the Internship Coordinator. Eligibility is based upon the following criteria: minimum GPA of 2.0, completion of course prerequisites, faculty recommendations, expected graduation date, and any relevant internship site requirements. Internship students that do not meet the professional standards of the Human Services Program, and/ or the participating clinical agency may be withdrawn from the internship.

Although this program is not designed for transfer, agreements with specific institutions may exist. Contact the Human Services program head as listed on program webpage.