Associate in Science - Social and Human Services, Aging Services Specialization
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: HUASAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.1599
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: '1451159901
This degree prepares student for employment in human services, social work, psychology, gerontology or other fields. Aging services specialization places special emphasis on the needs of the elderly.
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.
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Specialization 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 1940 | International Practicum for Social and Human Services - Study Abroad | 3 |
| or HUS 2821 | Human Services Practicum 2 | |
| Aging Services Specialization | ||
| GEY 2621 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| HUS 2531 | Issues of Aging and Family Dynamics | 3 |
| HUS 2535 | Elder Abuse and Aging | 3 |
| 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
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Students who plan to transfer 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
- 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
- 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