Social and Human Services (A.S.)

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 Social and Human Services A.S. degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

• Aging Services CCC
• Domestic Violence Services CCC
• Community Health Worker CCC

Specializations: This degree has two specializations: Aging Services Specialization and Domestic Violence Specialization. Student must select one specialization to follow, and will receive the Social and Human Services A.S. degree upon graduation. While students may take courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.

Refer to the Associate in Science (A.S.) page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students will work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.

Visit the program page for more information or call 321-433-7081.

Program of Study 

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 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
Aging Services Specialization
Domestic Violence Services Specialization
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

Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. 

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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

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 Ethical 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