HUMAN SERVICES

Program List

Associate in Science Degree

The Human Services program provides a combination of general education and specialized courses in Psychology, Sociology and Social Work. It enables the student to acquire the knowledge and experience needed for immediate employment as a paraprofessional in a variety of positions in casework, welfare, mental retardation and other settings which require similar skills. It also prepares the student for transfer to a baccalaureate program in Human Services (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) program. Transfer articulation with several state colleges ensures a smooth transfer from NCCC to the next significant educational step on a career ladder.

Advisor: Dr. Kathy Kinane, kkinane@nwcc.commnet.edu, >860-738-6315

Prerequisite: PSY* 111 – General Psychology I required before beginning this program
General Education Requirements
  ENG*101 Composition 3

Literature or Communication

 ENG*102 Literature & Composition 3
Behavioral Science PSY*104 Psychology of Adjustment 3
Humanities/ Arts   Humanities or Arts Elective 3
Mathematics MAT* Mathematics Elective 3
Natural/ Physical Science   Natural Science Elective 3 (4)
Social Science   Social Science Elective 3
Liberal Arts Pol*122 Politics of Social Welfare 3
        24 (25)
Program Requirements
  HSE*101 Intro to Human Services 3
  HSE*203 Theories of Counseling 3
  HSE*235 Professional & Ethical Issues in Human Services 3
  HSE*281 Human Services Field Work I 3
  HSE*282 Human Services Field Work II 3
  RLS*201 First Aid & Emergency Care 3
  BBG*210
COM*173		 Business Communication OR
Public Speaking		 3
      21
Specialized Program Requirements
  HSE*202 Intro to Counseling/Interviewing 3
  HSE*
PSY*		 Human Services Elective OR
Psychology Elective		 3
  PSY*245 Abnormal Psychology 3
  SOC* Sociology Elective 3
    Computer Science/ Information Systems Elective 3
    Elective 3
    Elective 3
      21
    Total 66 (67)

 

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates should be able to:

  • Write clear and accurate reports.
  • Collaborate with peers and effectively participate in discussions aimed at determining the best course of action in particular problem situations.
  • Effectively use appropriate interview-ing and counseling skills to communicate with clients.
  • Participate in case management discussions to determine the application of counseling and psychotherapy theories to specific problems.
  • Articulate the principles of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual which forms the basis of mental and behavioral diagnoses.
  • Read professional journals and relevant literature in the Fields of Human Services.
  • Articulate relevant ethical codes and standards with clients as guides for professional behavior.
  • Articulate the legal and ethical requirements of professional practice.
  • Maintain accurate records and develop appropriate documentation required of Human Services workers.
  • Evaluate limits of competency and need for continuing supervision.