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Human Services Technology

Curriculum Description

The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.

Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Diploma

D45380
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2011

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
HSE 110 Intro to Human Services 2 2 0 3
HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques 2 2 0 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
  Total: 10 4 0 12

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
HSE 112 Group Process I 1 2 0 2
HSE 125 Counseling 2 2 0 3
HSE 225 Crisis Intervention 3 0 0 3
PSY 241 Developmental Psych 3 0 0 3
  Total: 9 4 0 11

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
___ ___ HSE Elective ** ** ** 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 0 3
  Total: 3 0 0 6

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com 3 0 0 3
HSE 210 Human Services Issues 2 0 0 2
HSE 240 Issues in Client Services 3 0 0 3
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family 3 0 0 3
  Total: 11 0 0 11

Total Credit Hours: 40

Additional Information

HSE Electives — Select 3 hours: HSE 242, SAB 110, SAB 130

**Hours vary depending on course selection.

General Education Courses

Written Communication:

COM 120, ENG 111

Oral Communication:

HSE 123

Behavioral and Social Science:

PSY 150, PSY 241, SOC 210, SOC 213

Technology:

HSE 110

D45380