Human Development and Family Sciences: Human Services option, Associate of Science
A student who has completed the Associate of Science in Human Services will be able to:
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Describe standards and behaviors in the Human Services profession.
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Demonstrate helping and communication skills.
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Identify typical stages of child development from birth to adolescence.
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Analyze theories and research related to human development.
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Explain the strengths and needs of diverse families.
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Describe the value of data, sampling, and computation in understanding research.
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Apply the principles of technical writing in selected venues.
Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
Program Requirements: 47
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
PE 231, PSY 201, WR 121 satisfy general education requirements.
Winter Term
COMM 218 and MTH 105 satisfy a general education requirements category.
Spring Term
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective course work.
Second Year
Fall Term
HDFS 201 and WR 227 satisfy a general education requirements category.
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective course work.
Winter Term
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective course work.
Spring Term
Total Credit Hours: 90