School of Social Sciences and Education
The Associate of Science degree in Human Services introduces students to key concepts and theories in the field of human services. Students will develop written and oral communication skills and examine issues and take coursework related to human services. This degree program prepares students to enter into a career in Human Services or Social Work. This program can be completed online.
To qualify for graduation, students must meet all graduation requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Academic Courses | ||
| Required: | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 1101 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| COMM 1100 | Human Communication | 3 |
| HIST 1000 | U.S. and Georgia History 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1001 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| or MATH 1111 | College Algebra | |
| Select two courses, at least one must have a lab: 2 | 7-8 | |
| Introduction to the Universe | ||
| Astronomy of the Solar System | ||
| Stellar and Galactic Astronomy | ||
| Introduction to Biology I and Introduction to Biology I Lab | ||
| Introduction to Biology II and Introduction to Biology II Lab | ||
| Plants, Society, and the Environment | ||
| Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Lab | ||
| Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology II Lab | ||
| General Zoology | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 3 | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II and Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 3 | ||
| Principles of Nutrition | ||
| Survey of Chemistry I | ||
| Survey of Chemistry II | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Environmental Science I | ||
| Environmental Science II (lect | ||
| Environmental Science II | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Historical Geology | ||
| Science in Society | ||
| Physical Science I | ||
| Physical Science II | ||
| Introductory Physics I | ||
| Introductory Physics II | ||
| Principles of Physics I | ||
| Principles of Physics II | ||
| Choose one course: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History to the Renaissance | ||
| Art History, Renaissance to the Present | ||
| Humanities in Drama | ||
| Studies In Humanities | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Religion | ||
| Theater Appreciation | ||
| Human Services Career Preparation Courses | ||
| Required: | ||
| HMSV 2400 | Interpersonal Comm & Helping | 4 |
| HMSV 2100 | Intro to Social Services | 3 |
| PSYC 2103 | Introduction to Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC 2126 | Introduction to Applied Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 2128 | Introduction to Theories of Personality | |
| PSYC 2165 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 1160 | Introduction to Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 2130 | Group Process | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC 2145 | Sociology of Death and Dying | 3 |
| SOCI 2293 | Introduction to Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| HMSV 2160 | Field Work I (Practicum) | 3 |
| HMSV 2161 | Field Work II (Practicum) 4 | 3 |
| Institutional Requirements | ||
| PHED 1010 | Concepts of Fitness and Health | 2 |
| Total Hours | 64-65 | |
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Students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution should substitute POLS 1101 American Government together with either HIST 2111 American History I or HIST 2112 American History II for HIST 1000 U.S. and Georgia History. This will add an additional three semester credit hours to the total hours required by Georgia Highlands College.
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Students who anticipate transfer to a senior level institution should determine the laboratory science sequence needed at their receiving institution. Some of the sequence options require MATH 1111 College Algebra as a prerequisite.
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Students who anticipate transfer to a senior-level institution should understand that BIOL 2251/BIOL 2251Land BIOL 2252/BIOL 2252L will not transfer to Core IMPACTS as a science course or science sequence.
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Students wishing to receive credit for HMSV 2161 Field Work II (Practicum) must be able to document at least nine months or 1,560 hours of human services experience. The work experience must be directly related to the educational experience provided through the course work and the field experience required for the human services degree. For details of documentation requirements and criteria for review, contact the Chair of the School of Social Sciences and Education. Further information is provided in the Human Services Fieldwork Experience Student/Agency Handbook.