Human Services A.A.S.
The Human Services program is designed to prepare students for a career in a variety of human service agencies. Students may, for example, find employment as case managers, social work assistants, family advocates, residential counselors or classroom assistants. Students may work with a variety of populations, such as the physically or developmentally disabled, elderly, youth at risk or individuals in crisis. Graduates are prepared to:
- Identify normal developmental trends throughout the life span and recognize deviations from normal
- Understand the impact of social systems on the individual
- Communicate effectively with a variety of populations
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of appropriate treatment plans
- Prepare effective case records
- Identify community services available to assist clients
Career Opportunities / Transfer Information:
Graduates find employment in a variety of private and public social services agencies. While not designed as a transfer program, many of our graduates go on to four-year colleges such as College of St. Rose (Social Work), Cazenovia College (Human Services), SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome (Psychology or Sociology), Ithaca College (School of Health Science/Human Performance), Hilbert College (Human Services) and Empire State College.
Program of Study |
First Year |
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First semester |
Courses |
Credits |
Second semester |
Courses |
Credits |
EN 111 |
English I |
3 |
EN 112 |
English II |
3 |
FS 100 |
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
SS 152 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
HS 111 |
Introduction to Social Services |
3 |
SS 162 |
Social Problems |
3 |
SC 118 OR SC 114 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology OR Topics in Human Biology |
3 |
MA ___ |
Mathematics Elective |
3 |
SS 151 |
Introductory Psychology |
3 |
SS___ OR CJ___* |
Social Science or Criminal Justice Elective* |
3 |
SS 161 |
Introductory Sociology |
3 |
HE 130 OR HE 121 |
Wellness OR Personal and Community Health |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Total |
18 |
Second Year+ |
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First semester |
Courses |
Credits |
Second semester |
Courses |
Credits |
EN 228 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
HS 212 |
Practicum in Human Services II*** |
3 |
HS 211 |
Practicum in Human Services I** |
3 |
SS 141 |
American Government |
3 |
SS 163 |
Marriage & Family |
3 |
SS 153 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
SS 241 |
American Minorities |
3 |
SS 155 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
SS___ OR HS___ OR CJ___ |
Social Science OR Human Services OR Criminal Justice Elective * |
3 |
EN___ OR HU___ |
English OR Humanities Elective |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Total |
15 |
64 Credits Required for the Associate in Science Degree |
*Recommended for students interested in victim advocacy or working with at-risk youth: SS 136, SS 167, CJ 120, CJ 131, CJ 151, CJ 152
**Prerequisites for HS 211:
- Completion of 15 semester hours toward the degree in Human Services with an overall GPA of 2.0 (C) or higher.
- Completion of the following courses with a grade of C or higher: HS 111.
- Students enrolled in this curriculum must be aware that academic progress does not automatically guarantee practicum placement. Each student must be aware that poor interpersonal skills, unethical or unprofessional behavior in the classroom or practicum site may be reason for course failure, refusal or removal from a practicum site, or academic dismissal from this curriculum.
- Students will be required to meet their own travel needs during both practicum assignments.
- Students enrolling in HS 211 or HS 212 must obtain the approval of the instructor and should communicate with the instructor PRIOR to the beginning of the semester in order to secure their placement.
- Students must follow the requirements as outlined in the Human Services Handbook.
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**Prerequisites for HS 212: All of the prerequisites for HS 211 and completion of HS 211 with a grade of C or higher. |
+ A student pursuing a degree in this registered program may, after consultation with an academic advisor, select courses to prepare for a specialization in career or transfer plans. |
For more information, E-mail
or contact the Associate Dean of the Natural and Social
Science Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8430 or toll free
1-888-GO-HCCC, ext. 8430
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