Human Development and Family Sciences: Human Services option, Associate of Science
A student who has completed the Associate of Science in Human Services will be able to:
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Describe the standards, ethics, history and models of the Human Services profession.
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Demonstrate professional demeanor, boundaries, and confidentiality in selected venues.
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Identify typical stages of child development from birth to adolescence.
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Analyze theories and research related to human development.
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Describe the role of power and privilege in own and in clients' lives.
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Explain the strengths and needs of diverse families.
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Describe the value of data, sampling, and computation in understanding research.
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Apply the principles of effective oral and written communication in selected venues.
Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
General Education Requirements
| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Contemporary Families in The U.S. | 3 |
| MTH 105 | Math in Society | 4 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 4 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| WR 227 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| | Biological Sciences | 4 |
| | Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| | Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| | Physical Sciences | 4 |
| | Western Culture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
Program Requirements
| HDFS 107 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HDFS 200 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HDFS 207 | Human Services Practicum | 4 |
| HDFS 225 | Infant and Child Development | 4 |
| HDFS 229 | School-Age Adolescent Development | 4 |
| HE 100 | Intro to Public Health | 4 |
| HE 220 | Intro: Epidemiology/Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| NUTR 225 | General Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 202 | General Psychology | 4 |
| SOC 204 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| | Electives | 11 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 47 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Total Credit Hours: 90