Human Services, Arts and Sciences Option, A.S.

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The transfer program in human services is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and major in social work. In recent years, students have transferred successfully to Hood College, Shepherd University, Shippensburg University, and Salisbury University, University System of Maryland at Hagerstown. This program has articulation agreements with Shippensburg University and Salisbury University. Students should always confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements as these are subject to change.

General Education Requirements (31-32 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select two courses in different disciplines from approved General Education course list (6 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 Credits)
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Select two courses from approved General Education course list —one must be a laboratory course (7-8 Credits)

Program Requirements (12 Credits)

HST 103 - Introduction to Human Services and Social Work (3 Credits)
HST 201 - Understanding Diversity in the Helping Profession (3 Credits)
HST 207 - Social Work With Individuals (3 Credits)
PSY 204 - Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development (3 Credits)

Electives (20-21 Credits)

Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are listed below:

HST 208 - Social Work With Groups (3 Credits)
POL 101 - American Government (3 Credits)
PSY 206 - Abnormal Psychology (3 Credits)
PSY 212 - Interviewing and Counseling (3 Credits)
SOC 102 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 Credits)
SOC 105 - Juvenile Delinquency (3 Credits)

Degree Requirement (64 Credits)

Note:

Students who have been convicted of certain crimes may be precluded from employment in this field. Please discuss concerns with the program coordinator.

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