Social and Human Services, AAS

A45380

Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:

The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.

Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services. Opportunities for experiential learning allow students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.  Graduates may choose to transfer and continue their education at a variety of colleges and universities.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Social and Human Services program, the graduate should be able to:

  • Analyze human behavior and development from historical, biological, psychological and sociological perspectives.
  • Apply principles related to the diversity of peoples and cultures in the therapeutic relationship.
  • Demonstrate professional report writing, program evaluation and/or case documentation.
  • Apply critical reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills in clinical practice

Graduation Requirement

Students must demonstrate competency in Math Skills by successful completion of MAT 025.

Degree Awarded

The Associate in Applied Science Degree-Social and Human Services is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.

For More Information

The Social and Human Services program is in the Allied Health and Public Services Division. For more information call (919) 739-6796, or visit us at our website atwww.waynecc.edu.

First Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3

3

HSE 110Introduction to Human Services
4

3

HSE 212Group Dynamics
3

3

PSY 150General Psychology
3

3

SWK 110Intro to Social Work
3

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines
3

3

HSE 123Interview Tech Human Service
4

3

HSE 223Counseling Theories & Skills
3

3

PSY 241Developmental Psychology
3

3

SWK 113Cultural Comp & Diversity
3

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Fourth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
BIO 110Principles of Biology
6

4

DDT 110Intellectual/Dev Disabilities
3

3

HSE 210Diversity Ethics and Trends
3

3

HSE 225Crisis and Intervention Prin
3

3

SAB 110Intro to Addiction Recover
3

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Fifth Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
GRO 120Intro to Gerontology
3

3

HSE 220Case Management
4

3

PSY 281Abnormal Psychology
3

3

SOC 220Social Problems
3

3

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
10

1

WBL 115Work-Based Learning Seminar I
1

1

Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 67

 

Electives

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

Choose one course from the Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits