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Social Service, A.S. Degree
Program Design
The Social Service associate degree program is designed to prepare students for diverse employment opportunities and to provide a foundation for further academic pursuit. Additionally, the program includes field placement opportunities that provide students with “hands-on” exposure to the helping professions.
Curriculum
Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time. They can begin the program any semester and include field work at off-campus sites as part of their program.
Social Service Requirements |
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| Gen Ed | ENG* 101: Composition | 3 |
| HSE* 101 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| Gen Ed | PSY* 111: General Psychology I | 3 |
| SSC* 110 | Health & Wellness Principles | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 5 | 3-4 |
| Subtotal: 15-16 | ||
| ENG* 200 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HSE* 210 | Group & Interpersonal Relations | 3 |
| HSE* 251 | Work with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 4 | 3-4 |
| Choose | any ECN*, GEO*, HIS*, POL*, PSY*, SOC* or SSC* course |
3 |
| Subtotal: 15-16 | ||
| Gen Ed | ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| HSE* 282 ^ | Human Services Field Work I | 3 |
| POL* 112 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| PSY* 201 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal: 15 | ||
| HSE* 241 | Human Service Agencies & Organizations | 3 |
| HSE* 282 ^ SOSC 270 |
Human Services Field Work II or Cooperative Education/Work Experience |
3 |
| Choose | any course – choose 2 | 6 |
| Gen Ed | ANT* 101: Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| Subtotal: 15 | ||
| Total Credits Required: 60-62 | ||
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Social Service degree program requirements, graduates will
- Understand the past, present and future of human services.
- Be prepared for group facilitation and participation, grant proposal writing, and oral and written expressions appropriate to human services.
- Conduct interviews, assessments, and basic human service research.
- Be prepared in the areas of service provision to recipient populations using field placements.
- Know the human services skills necessary to interact effectively with individuals, families or groups.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.
^ Students are to meet with the program coordinator before selecting a field placement site.
Division of Social Science and Hospitality: 860-512-2750
Source: 2011-2012 Course Catalog
For Additional Information, Contact: 860-512-2753
