Human Services

Human Services is a transfer-oriented Associate of Science degree program for students interested in pursuing social work or other counseling fields.

Graduates of Human Services – AS will have studied and demonstrated knowledge of the following objectives:

• Demonstrate understanding of psychological theories, principles, and concepts in the discipline of psychology and related helping fields.
• Demonstrate understanding of physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral development.
• Critically read and analyze research in psychology and related helping fields found in professional journals.
• Apply an understanding of the theoretical frameworks and models utilized in current practice through practical application and written assignments.
• Demonstrate an ability to use helping skills by means of role-playing and written assignments.
• Exhibit self-insight through exercises that promote reflection and awareness of the self.
• Establish an understanding of the values and ethics of the profession.
• Illustrate empathic listening and other skills necessary in the client- counselor relationship.
• Develop an understanding of the history of the field of human services and relevance to current practice.
• Develop an understanding of cultural and spiritual sensitive practice in the human service field.
• Explain healthy and effective functioning in settings such as jobs, school, interpersonal relationships, and as members of society.
• Explain effective stress management and coping skills.
• Describe the steps in developing in forming friendships and healthy relationships.
• Develop and describe effective social and communication skills in a variety of settings.
• Apply the basic principles of psychology to everyday life.