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
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| HSE 110 | Introduction to Human Services |
4
| 3 |
| HSE 212 | Group Dynamics |
3
| 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
| 3 |
| SWK 110 | Intro to Social Work |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
Second Semester
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines |
3
| 3 |
| HSE 123 | Interview Tech Human Service |
4
| 3 |
| HSE 223 | Counseling Theories & Skills |
3
| 3 |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology |
3
| 3 |
| SWK 113 | Cultural Comp & Diversity |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Third Semester
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 6 |
Fourth Semester
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology |
6
| 4 |
| DDT 110 | Intellectual/Dev Disabilities |
3
| 3 |
| HSE 210 | Diversity Ethics and Trends |
3
| 3 |
| HSE 225 | Crisis and Intervention Prin |
3
| 3 |
| SAB 110 | Intro to Addiction Recover |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 16 |
Fifth Semester
| GRO 120 | Intro to Gerontology |
3
| 3 |
| HSE 220 | Case Management |
4
| 3 |
| PSY 281 | Abnormal Psychology |
3
| 3 |
| SOC 220 | Social Problems |
3
| 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
10
| 1 |
| WBL 115 | Work-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.