HUMAN SERVICES A.S.
This program is designed for students who wish to seek employment in the field of human services and/or transfer after graduating.
Students learn the basic knowledge, techniques, and ethics of the helping professions and gain valuable experience by completing internships at local social service agencies.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify various types of human service organizations and their roles and mission.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the frameworks, models, and intervention strategies in the delivery of services.
- Demonstrate as appropriate, the helping skills utilized in human service fields.
- Apply a critical awareness of ethics and the social, economic, and cultural forces that impact individuals, families, and communities.
- Exhibit professional competency by successfully completing internships.
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
- Social Workers
- Social and Human Service Assistants
- School Counselors and Psychologists
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Teacher Aides or Assistants
- Parole/Probation Officers
- Counselors in Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorders, and Mental Health
- Community Health Workers
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Human Services A.S. degree prepares students to enter the human service field. The program also provides concentration options for those who wish to focus on Social Work or Human Services or transfer and earn a Baccalaureate degree in a related field by providing professional and general education courses that parallel the first two years in a four-year institution. Students learn the basic knowledge, techniques, and ethics of the helping professions and gain valuable experience by completing internships at local social service agencies.
TRANSFER INFORMATION
Students planning to transfer into a four-year degree program in Human Services or a related field of study should contact their advisor, the Coordinator for Transfer and Articulation in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement, or the Human Services Program Coordinator to plan the most appropriate course sequence for optimum transferability.
Cayuga offers several articulation (transfer) agreements with four-year institutions including:
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The curriculum listed on this page is required for the AS degree in Human Services. Transfer credit for Human Services will only be granted after the division chair reviews the transcript.
Candidates for the AS in Human Services must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of all required credits – 62-63 total
- A cumulative average of no less than 2.0
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| ENGL 101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| HS 101 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| ENGL 102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| HS 102 | Human Service Theory | 3 |
| MATH 121 OR MATH 214 |
Fund Statistics Tech OR Statistics |
3 |
| PSCI 102 | American Government | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| HLTH or PE Elective | 1 | |
| 16 | ||
| THIRD SEMESTER | ||
| ENGL 220 OR ENGL 221 OR ENGL 222 |
Interpersonal Communications OR Effective Speech: Public Address OR Effective Speech: Group Discussion |
3 |
| General Education World History and Global Awareness OR General Education The Arts |
3 | |
| General Education Science Elective (recommend BIOL 100: Human Biology) |
3-4 | |
| HS 105 | Human Services Internship & Seminar | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| 14-15 | ||
| FOURTH SEMESTER | ||
| HS 106 | Human Services Internship Seminar | 2 |
| General Education History Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| 17 | ||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 62-63 | |
HUMAN SERVICES A.S. CONCENTRATIONS
Students in the Human Services A.S. program may select one of the following concentrations to complete degree requirements. Curriculum requirements for each are listed below.
- When planning your schedule, carefully note prerequisites, course sequencing, and availability of courses.
- To plan the most appropriate course selection, you should consult with your intended four-year transfer institution.
CORRECTIONS/PAROLE
The following courses must be completed:
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 111 | Introduction to Justice Systems | 3 |
| CJ 121 | Institutional Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 213 | Community Corrections | 3 |
| SOC 105 | Deviant Behavior | 3 |
| ENG 270 | Technical Writing | 3 |
DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHABILITATION
The following courses must be completed:
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 220 | Psychology of Alcohol, Drug Use & Abuse | 3 |
| PSY 221 | Assessment, Evaluation & Treatment | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOC 105 | Deviant Behavior | 3 |
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
The following courses must be completed:
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 217 | Introduction to Children with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| PSY 215 OR PSY 216 |
Child Psychology OR Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
| SOC 110 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| EDU 202 | Foundations of American Education | 3 |
HUMAN RESOURCES/MANAGEMENT
The following courses must be completed:
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 150 | Basic Communications 3 | 3 |
| BUS 225 | Microcomputer Application Software | 3 |
| BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 101 OR BUS 206 OR BUS 245 |
Accounting Principles I OR Human Resource Management OR Supervisory Management |
3-4 |
SOCIAL WORK
The following courses must be completed:
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 206 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 212 | Development Psychology - Life Span | 3 |
| PSY 215 OR PSY 216 |
Child Psychology OR Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
| SOC 110 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |