Human Services, AAS

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

• ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

• IVYT XXX - Ivy Tech Success Elective CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

• MATH 123 - Quantitative Reasoning CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SOCI 111 - Introduction to Sociology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

PROFESSIONAL - TECHNICAL CORE

• HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 102 - Helping Relationship Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 [ ]
• HUMS 103 - Interviewing and Assessment CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 [ ]
• HUMS 201 - Internship I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 [ ]
• HUMS 202 - Internship II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 [ ]
• HUMS 206 - Group Process and Skills CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 [ ]
• HUMS 220 - Issues and Ethics in Human Services CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 279 - Human Services Capstone Course CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2 ^ [ ]

STATEWIDE ELECTIVES

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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^ Capstone Course

[ ]  Not offered in an online format.

DEGREE OUTCOMES

1. Analyze the relationships between the historical development of human services and the organization and career paths within the field.
2. Differentiate between personal and professional values to resolve ethical conflicts when working with individuals, organizations, and communities.
3. Differentiate between appropriate communication styles for clients, interprofessional teams, and communities to achieve specific human services goals.
4. Evaluate needs, challenges, and interventions relevant to target populations.
5. Analyze organizational policies and procedures to identify areas that may unintentionally limit client self-determination or disrespect individual values.
6. Critique the strengths and limitations of different theoretical frameworks in explaining specific developmental milestones.
7. Differentiate between micro, mezzo, and macro-level interventions when developing a comprehensive service plan for a client or community.