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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.

Associate in Applied Science

A45380
NC CIP: 51.1599
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
COM 120	Intro Interpersonal Com	3	0	0	3
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
Select one:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2
	Total:	14	6	0	17

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
HSE 127	Conflict Resolution	2	2	0	3
HSE 210	Human Services Issues	2	0	0	2
HSE 240	Issues in Client Services	3	0	0	3
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3	0	0	3
Select one:
ENG 112	Argument-Based Research	3	0	0	3
	OR
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
Select one:
MAT 115	Mathematical Models	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 140	Survey of Mathematics	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 161	College Algebra	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	15	4	0	17

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
COE 111	Co-op Work Experience I	0	0	10	1
COE 115	Work Exp Seminar I	1	0	0	1
HSE 125	Counseling	2	2	0	3
HSE 225	Crisis Intervention	3	0	0	3
PSY 241	Developmental Psych	3	0	0	3
SOC 213	Sociology of the Family	3	0	0	3
___ ___	HSE Elective 1	*	*	*	3
___ ___	HSE Elective 1	*	*	*	3
	Total:	12	2	10	20

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
COE 121	Co-op Work Experience II	0	0	10	1
COE 125	Work Exp Seminar II	1	0	0	1
HSE 112	Group Process I	1	2	0	2
HSE 245	Stress Management	2	2	0	3
PSY 281	Abnormal Psychology	3	0	0	3
___ ___	HSE Elective 2	*	*	*	3
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3
	Total:	7	4	10	16

Total Credit Hours: 70

Additional Information

HSE Elective 1 — Select 6 hours: GRO 120, HSE 150, HSE 155, HSE 220, HSE 242, HSE 251, HSE 255, SOC 225

HSE Elective 2 - Select 3 hours: SAB 110, SAB 130, SAB 140, SAB 210, SAB 215, SAB 235, SAB 250, SAB 255

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective — Select one: ART 111, ENG 273, HUM 120, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

**Hours vary depending on course selection.

*General Education Courses*
Written Communication:	COM 120, ENG 111, ENG 112, ENG 114
Oral Communication	HSE 123
Behavioral and Social Science:	PSY 110, PSY 150, PSY 241, PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 220
Humanities and Fine Arts:	ART 111, ENG 273, HUM 120, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110
Mathematics:	MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161
Technology:	CIS 110, CIS 111, HSE 110

A45380