Apr 19, 2024

Catawba Valley Community College 2020-2021 General Catalog

Catawba Valley Community College 2020-2021 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Services Technology, A.A.S (A45380)

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

Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions

General Education Courses:

English/Communications

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credit Hours: 3
COM 120 - Intro Interpersonal Com Credit Hours: 3
OR
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

Mathematics/Natural Sciences

Select one of the following courses:

MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 4
BIO 111 - General Biology I Credit Hours: 4

Social/Behavioral Sciences

SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics Credit Hours: 3
OR
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3

Major Courses

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
OR
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1
HEA 110 - Personal Health/Wellness Credit Hours: 3
HSE 110 - Intro to Human Services Credit Hours: 3
HSE 112 - Group Process I Credit Hours: 2
HSE 123 - Interviewing Techniques Credit Hours: 3
HSE 125 - Counseling Credit Hours: 3
HSE 210 - Human Services Issues Credit Hours: 2
HSE 225 - Crisis Intervention Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSY 241 - Developmental Psych Credit Hours: 3
PSY 281 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family Credit Hours: 3
SOC 220 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
WBL 111A-Z - Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 1
WBL 115 - Work-Based Learning Seminar I Credit Hours: 1

Program Electives

Students are required to take a minimum of 12 SHC from the following:

GRO 120 - Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
GRO 240 - Gerontology Care Managing Credit Hours: 3
SAB 110 - Substance Abuse Overview Credit Hours: 3
SAB 130 - Addictive Behaviors Credit Hours: 3
SWK 110 - Intro to Social Work Credit Hours: 3
SWK 113 - Working With Diversity Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours Required: 67/68

Developmental Course Requirements

Developmental coursework (both prerequisite and corequisite) will be required of students whose placement test measures indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of English and/or mathematics. Please refer to the Course Description section for prerequisite and corequisite course information.

ENG 002 - Transition English Credit Hours: 3
ENG 011 - Writing and Inquiry Support Credit Hours: 2

Suggested Program Sequence:

Fall - 1st year:

HSE 110 - Intro to Human Services Credit Hours: 3
HSE 112 - Group Process I Credit Hours: 2
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
OR
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1

Total Hours: Class 13 | Lab 4/6 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 15

Spring - 1st year:

HSE 123 - Interviewing Techniques Credit Hours: 3
HSE 125 - Counseling Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credit Hours: 3
COM 120 - Intro Interpersonal Com Credit Hours: 3
OR
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics Credit Hours: 3
OR
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: Class 13 | Lab 4 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 15

Summer - 1st year:

MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
OR
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy Credit Hours: 3
OR
MAT 152 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 4
OR
BIO 111 - General Biology I Credit Hours: 4
HEA 110 - Personal Health/Wellness Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: Class 4/5 | Lab 2/3 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 6/7

Fall - 2nd year:

HSE 210 - Human Services Issues Credit Hours: 2
HSE 225 - Crisis Intervention Credit Hours: 3
PSY 241 - Developmental Psych Credit Hours: 3
SOC 213 - Sociology of the Family Credit Hours: 3
Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
Program Elective Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: Class 17 | Lab 0 | Clin/Wk Exp 0 | Credit 17

Spring - 2nd year:

PSY 281 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 220 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
WBL 111A-Z - Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 1
WBL 115 - Work-Based Learning Seminar I Credit Hours: 1
Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
Program Elective Credit Hours: 3

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