Human Services, AAS

Award Granted Upon Completion: Associate in Applied Science in Human Services
Credits/Contacts Required: 60/60
Major code: 03/360
CIP Code: 511599

Description

The Associate in Applied Sciences degree is primary designed for students who do not wish to transfer to a four-year college or university. This is an occupational degree offering entry level training and preparation for employment in the human services field. Students graduating with this degree will work under the direction of professionals in the areas of geriatrics, substance abuse, domestic violence, mental illness, juvenile delinquency, and poverty. An internship is required for this degree.

General Education Requirements (Min 15 Credits)

BUSN 177 - Mathematics of Business Credit(s): 3 (-OR- Higher)
COMM 103 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition Credit(s): 3
PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCY 151 - Sociology Credit(s): 3

Requirements (Min 45 Credits)

CIS 101 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credit(s): 4
COMM 104 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
OR
LEAD 200 - Introduction to Leadership Credit(s): 3
ENGL 102 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3
OR
ENGL 145 - Technical and Report Writing Credit(s): 3
HSER 100 - Introduction to Human Services Credit(s): 3
HSER 150 - Ethics in Human Services Credit(s): 3
HSER 160 - Interviewing Strategies & Techniques Credit(s): 3
HSER 272 - Human Services Internship Credit(s): 3 *
HLTH 147 - First Aid/Heartsaver for Non-Healthcare Providers Credit(s): 1 **
PSYC 280 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCY 103 - Cultural Diversity Credit(s): 3
OR
SOCY 208 - Sociology of Marriage & the Family Credit(s): 3
SOCY 207 - Social Problems Credit(s): 3
XXXX xxx - Approved Electives Credit(s): 13 ***

*** Approved Electives (13 Credits)

BIOL 104 - Human Biology Credit(s): 4
PSYC 220 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
FYE 101 - College Success Strategies Credit(s): 3
FYE 103 - Career Exploration Credit(s): 1
HIST 224 - Native American History Credit(s): 3
HSER 273 - Human Services Internship Credit(s): 3
PHED 141 - Physical Fitness: A Wellness Approach Credit(s): 2
PHED 144 - Effective Stress Management Credit(s): 2
SOCY 103 - Cultural Diversity Credit(s): 3
OR
SOCY 208 - Sociology of Marriage & the Family Credit(s): 3
SOCY 205 - Juvenile Delinquency and Justice Credit(s): 3
SOCY 206 - Sociology of Death and Dying Credit(s): 3
WGST 200 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies Credit(s): 3

Suggested Sequences Per Semester

First Semester

CIS 101 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credit(s): 4
ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition Credit(s): 3
HSER 100 - Introduction to Human Services Credit(s): 3
SOCY 151 - Sociology Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total - Credit(s): 13 | Contacts: 13

Second Semester

BUSN 177 - Mathematics of Business Credit(s): 3 (OR Higher)
COMM 103 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 102 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3
OR
ENGL 145 - Technical and Report Writing Credit(s): 3
HSER 150 - Ethics in Human Services Credit(s): 3
HLTH 147 - First Aid/Heartsaver for Non-Healthcare Providers Credit(s): 1
PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3

Second Semester Total - Credit(s): 16 | Contacts: 16

Third Semester

COMM 104 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
OR
LEAD 200 - Introduction to Leadership Credit(s): 3
HSER 160 - Interviewing Strategies & Techniques Credit(s): 3
SOCY 207 - Social Problems Credit(s): 3
XXXX xxx - Approved Electives Credit(s): 6 | Contacts: 6**

Third Semester Total - Credit(s): 15 | Contacts: 15

Fourth Semester

HSER 272 - Human Services Internship Credit(s): 3 *
PSYC 280 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCY 103 - Cultural Diversity Credit(s): 3
OR
SOCY 208 - Sociology of Marriage & the Family Credit(s): 3
XXXX xxx - Approved Electives Credit(s): 7 | Contacts: 7 **

Fourth Semester Total - Credit(s): 16 | Contacts: 16

Note(s)

Actual courses vary with specialization and interest. Many courses have prerequisites that must be met before they may be taken. Students not meeting prerequisites for their required courses may need to take more time and more credits. Please refer to your catalog or see your advisor.

* Students must complete one, 3-credit internship as a requirement for this program. Students must apply for and be approved by Bay College and the Human Service Agency before they can register for an internship. A second Internship may be taken at a different agency, for a total of 6 credits, with permission from the college. A background check is required for internship placement. Students cannot complete an internship at a past or current employer.
** HLTH 147 may be substituted if the student is currently CPR/First Aid certified upon completion of the program.
Students must show documentation of this certification to the nursing division for advanced standing credit.
*** Students must choose 13 credits of approved electives. Approved electives are based on occupational necessity for working in the field of human services. Students seeking approval for additional elective credits need to meet with their faculty advisor for course recommendations and approval.