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
Winter Term
Spring Term
| HDFS 200 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOC 204 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| HE 100 | Intro to Public Health | 4 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Electives | 4 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective course work.
Second Year
Fall Term
| HDFS 201 | Contemporary Families in The U.S. | 3 |
| WR 227 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
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
| HDFS 107 | Internship Orientation | 3 |
| HE 220 | Intro: Epidemiology/Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Electives | 4 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective course work.
Spring Term
| HDFS 207 | Introductory Internship | 4 |
| NUTR 225 | General Human Nutrition | 3 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 90