Associate in Science - Social and Human Services, Domestic Violence Services Specialization

This degree prepares student for employment in human services, social work, psychology, gerontology or other fields. Designed to prepare students to work with victims of domestic violence.  

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

Course List

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
MAC 1105	College Algebra
MGF 1130	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
Domestic Violence Specialization
HUS 2318	Domestic Abuse and Family Violence	3
HUS 2445	Practices for Working with Dysfunctional Family Systems	3
HUS 2502	Issues and Ethics in Domestic Abuse and Family Violence	3
Technical Electives
Select 9 credits from the following:		9
CGS 2100	Microcomputer Applications
CLP 2140	Abnormal Psychology
DEP 2004	Developmental Psychology
ECO 2023	Principles of Economics 2 (Microeconomics)
HUS 2948	Service Learning Field Studies 1
MAT 1033	Intermediate Algebra
SPC 2608	Fundamentals of Speech Communication
SYG 2000	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

1. Demonstrate written knowledge of the human services delivery systems and human services occupations
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
2. Articulate the importance of legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities
   • Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
3. Demonstrate proficiency in client assessment and evaluation
   • Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
4. Model effective crisis intervention skills
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
5. Demonstrate competencies of practice
   • Core Ability Supported: Model Ethic and Civic Responsibility 
6. Analyze the theories, identification, and causes of domestic violence
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
7. Understand the legal systems response to domestic violence and impact of legislation on programs and services
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems 
8.  Describe the psychological, physical, and social aspects of the aging process
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
9. Demonstrate effective assessment and referral techniques in working with the elderly
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems