Associate in Science - Social and Human Services
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): Online
Location(s): Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: SBHS
Program Code: HUAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.1599
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1451159901
The social and human services field focuses on improving the lives of others, under the supervision of social workers, psychologists, sociologists, and other professionals, human services providers work to ease and prevent problems caused by poverty, inadequate housing, unemployment, domestic violence, and illness. These professionals work with people in family settings, group settings, and as individuals, primarily providing counseling and life skills lessons.
Graduates of this program may choose to work in staff positions at hospitals, mental health clinics, residential facilities, and community service agencies, or continue on to a human services bachelor degree program or related field such as social work, psychology, gerontology, etc. Students who wish to transfer to a university should work with an advisor to choose the appropriate technical electives for transfer.
The Aging specialization places special emphasis on the elderly while the Domestic Violence specialization is designed to prepare students to work with domestic violence, child abuse, and those that have suffered trauma.
The A.S. Social and Human Services degree has the following associated College Credit Certificates (CCCs):
Refer to the Associate in Science Degree Programs overview to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information or call 321-433-7081.
Specializations: Several EFSC Associate in Science (A.S.) and Bachelor degrees have multiple associated specializations. Students must select one specialization, and will receive the specific A.S./BAS degree only one time. While students may take courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following Mathematics courses: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Mathematical Thinking | ||
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement 1 | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| HUS 1001 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HUS 1302 | Basic Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HUS 1320 | Introduction to Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| HUS 1801 | Human Services Practicum 1 | 3 |
| or HUS 1940 | International Practicum for Social and Human Services - Study Abroad | |
| HUS 2200 | Introduction to Group Dynamics | 3 |
| HUS 2415 | Case Management in Human Services | 3 |
| HUS 2500 | Ethics in Human Services | 3 |
| HUS 2821 | Human Services Practicum 2 | 3 |
| or HUS 1940 | International Practicum for Social and Human Services - Study Abroad | |
| Specialization | ||
| Select one specialization from below: | 9 | |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Microcomputer Applications | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Principles of Economics 2 (Microeconomics) | ||
| Service Learning Field Studies 1 | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
- 1
Students who plan to transfer to a bachelor's degree should consider BSCC 1010 General Biology 1 to satisfy the Natural Science Core Course requirement.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate written knowledge of the human services delivery systems and human services occupations
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Articulate the importance of legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Demonstrate proficiency in client assessment and evaluation
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Model effective crisis intervention skills
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate competencies of practice
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethic and Civic Responsibility and Domestic Violence Services Specialization
- Analyze the theories, identification, and causes of domestic violence
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Understand the legal systems response to domestic violence and impact of legislation on programs and services
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems or aging servies specialiation
- Describe the psychological, physical, and social aspects of the aging process
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate effective assessment and referral techniques in working with the elderly
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems