HUMAN SERVICES

ELDER STUDIES OPTION

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 signi.cant educational step on a career ladder.

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

PSY* 111 – General Psychology I is 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
  PSY*208 Psychology of Adulthood Development & Aging 3
  PSY*235 Family Dynamics 3
  SOC*114 Sociology of Aging 3
     Computer Science/ Information Systems Elective 3
    Program Elective 2  3
    Social Science Elective 3
      21
    Total 66 (67)

1 BIO* 115 – Human Biology recommended
2 PSY* 141, PSY* 210, RLS* 102, RLS* 122, or MED* 250

Program Outcomes

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

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