Human Services Overview Provides a broad range of studies in the core curriculum and human services offerings. What You'll StudyCourse Sequencing LHS You’ll acquire a fundamental knowledge of human psychology and development that will help prepare you for study in the field, which covers many kinds of counseling, therapy, and other social work. Specialized classes in Human Services frame the work in this field and help you acquire some of the basic skills you might use in your future career. Several electives let you focus on various subfields of psychology, while a practicum provides you with real work experience at a human service agency. Please note that transfer to many four-year colleges and universities may require the completion of four sequential semesters of World Languages. Transfer specialists recommend using electives to start language requirements at the community college prior to transfer. Curriculum Documents Human Services (LHS) required courses - from our official academic catalog Degree completion worksheets to track your progress in this program are available from the Registrar's Office. To plan degree completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled. This is just one way you might complete the Human Services program in 4 semesters over 2 years of full-time study, or 8 semesters over 4 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information, download the Human Services program description from our official academic catalog.Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses Sample 2 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2 HSV 107 HSV 115 HSV 168 HSV 172 PSY 101 HSV 241 HSV 215 HSV 272 SOC 210 ENG Comp. I ENG Comp. II SOC 101 History course Science course Math course PCS 101 or PCS 141 ENG 200 level course Humanities elective Science course PSY 217 Sample 4 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2HSV 107 PSY 101 ENG Comp. I HSV 241 SOC 210 HSV 115 HSV 171 HSV 205 HSV 215 HSV 271 Fall 3Spring 3Fall 4Spring 4ENG Comp. II SOC 101 Math course History course Science lab course Science lab course PCS 101 or PCS 141 PSY 217 Humanities elective ENG 200 level course Program Learning Outcomes Students completing a course of study in this program will be able to: Program graduates will Be able to examine and question the human services delivery systems using a systemic historical lens Explain how public and private attitudes influence legislation and the interpretation of policies related to human services Explain the broader sociopolitical issues that affect human services delivery systems Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and theory of the interaction of human systems Demonstrate knowledge of individual, interpersonal, group, family, organizational, community, and societal dynamics Use a diversity lens to examine and solve problems Apply contextual knowledge to program planning and delivery Explain the conditions giving rise to human services needs Apply accepted models to plan appropriate strategies, services, implementation and evaluation of outcomes Be able to design and implement appropriate interventions in service delivery Assess and analyze the needs of clients and groups Demonstrate good case management practice Demonstrate effective basic counseling and interpersonal skills Facilitate client groups effectively Be able to demonstrate the skills and attitudes to function as an effective human services professional Incorporate client-related values and attitudes Demonstrate the development of a professional identity These program level learning outcomes were adapted from the National Standards for the Associate in Arts degree in Human Services of the Council for Standards in Human Service Education. What's Next Transfer to a Baccalaureate program. Consider this program if You want a broad as well as deep understanding of human services. You want to do work in counseling, human services, social work, or addictions. You want to pursue higher academic study in the field of human services. By taking classes in a Liberal Arts option, students complete courses that help develop 100 and 200 course level knowledge and skills in a particular field. If you don't satisfy the requirements of a specific Liberal Arts option, you may still be able to fulfill the requirements of another option, or fulfill the requirements of the Liberal Arts General degree. Students are advised to work closely with their GCC advisor to select the specific courses that will help meet their career or transfer goals. Note: Students who complete a Liberal Arts option will graduate with the degree "Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts." Your area of concentration is reflected only in your transcript, not your diploma.