Human Services, AAS

Program Requirements

Program Core Courses

• HSER 101 - Introduction to Human Services
• HSER 103 - Case Management
• HSER 108 - Community Mental Health
• HSER 110 - Interviewing & Counseling
• HSER 120 - Group Facilitation Skills
• HSER 240 - Field Experience
• HSER 241 - Field Experience Seminar
• HSER 251 - Family Violence
• HSER 260 - Culturally Responsive Practices

Program Supporting Courses

• HSER 100 - College Success Strategies
• PSYCH 152 - Understanding AIDS
• HSER 211 - Adulthood and Aging
• HSER 221 - Adolescent Development
• HSER 222 - Introduction to Substance Use Disorders
• HSER 231 - Disability Issues and Practices
• BSTEC 120 - Introduction to MS Office Software OR
• BSTEC 125 - Introduction to Google Office Suite

Related Instruction

Electives

Option 1: With the assistance of faculty advisor, select 10 credits of general education electives from the following disciplines: psychology, sociology, anthropology, or political science

Option 2: For students interested in the BAS pathway, you should choose Psyc& 200 & any course from the Humanities distribution

Total Program Credits: 90

Program Outcomes

• Utilize accurate and effective case management skills, including assessment, client advocacy, developing treatment plans, networking, referral and documentation.
• Demonstrate cultural competence through self-awareness and the ability to effectively assist diverse individuals, families and communities.
• Identify and implement current and evidence-based methods in the human services profession.
• Practice effective oral and written communication skills, including listening and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with agencies and the communities the agencies support through networking, partnerships and resource development.
• Identify and practice all legal and ethical requirements and specific agency policies and practices.

Program Notes

• This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
• Students must achieve a cumulative of 2.0 to attain an AAS degree
• AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
• Not all classes are offered every quarter.
• Program offers flexible registration and open-entry enrollment.
• Coursework is highly interactive and includes field-based internships.
• Human services agencies will require you to complete a criminal history background check prior to offering you an internship or employment.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding