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Human Services A.A. Degree

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

9.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
HSER 300
Introduction to Human Services
3
Req
HSER 310
Ethical Issues and Client's Rights
3
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC
Elec
ENGWR 306
Advanced Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)
0.5

Semester 2

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
HSER 340 / PSYC 400
Introduction to Chemical Dependency
3
IIIb
RE
PSYC 300
General Principles
3
Vb
GE
PSYC 330
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
3
IIb
MC

Second Year

Semester 3

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
HSER 330 / PSYC 365
Issues of Diverse Populations
3
Elec
ENGWR 302 / 482 H
Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking
3

Semester 4

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
GE
PSYC 310
Biological Psychology
3
IV
Elec
PSYC 311
Biological Psychology Laboratory
1
Elec
COMM 331 1
Group Discussion
3

1 or COMM 361

Third Year

Semester 5

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
HSER 360
Techniques of Interviewing and Counseling
3
Req
SOC 300
Introductory Sociology
3
GE
RLST 301
Introduction to World Religions
3
I, VI

Semester 6

7.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
PSYC 340 / 481 H
Abnormal Behavior
3
GE
POLS 301 / 481 H
Introduction to Government: United States
3
Va
Req
HEED 310
Heartsaver First Aid, Adult and Pediatric CPR and AED
1
Req
HEED 315
First Aid
0.5

Fourth Year

Semester 7

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
HSER 365
Techniques of Group Counseling
3
Elec
TAFILM 307
Diversity in American Film
3

Semester 8

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
HSER 362
Practices in Human Services
3
Req
HSER 498
Work Experience in Human Services
2
GE
any PE activity course
1
IIIa

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

  • community outreach worker
  • case management aid
  • social worker assistant
  • crisis intake worker
  • correctional/probation officer

Advising Notes:

  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Other Notes:

  • To enroll in HSER 362, students must complete the ARC Human Services Agency Placement Process, which includes an out-of-class orientation and application process.
  • The internship (HSER 498) involves approximately 24 hours of work experience. The program is designed for students to take 2 units in one semester.
  • In addition to having valid First Aid and CPR certification during internship placement, students must also provide a TB clearance.
  • There is a push in the industry toward requiring bachelor’s degrees. Students interested in transferring to pursue a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to discuss their options with a counselor.

Published April 15, 2024

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