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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:

  • Describe the standards, ethics, history and models of the Human Services profession.

  • Demonstrate professional demeanor, boundaries, and confidentiality in selected venues.

  • Identify typical stages of child development from birth to adolescence.

  • Analyze theories and research related to human development.

  • Describe the role of power and privilege in own and in clients' lives.

  • Explain the strengths and needs of diverse families.

  • Describe the value of data, sampling, and computation in understanding research.

  • Apply the principles of effective oral and written communication in selected venues.

Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.

General Education Requirements

COMM 218Interpersonal Communication

3
HDFS 201Contemporary Families in The U.S.

3
MTH 105Math in Society

4
PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3
PSY 201General Psychology

4
WR 121English Composition

3
WR 227Technical Writing

3
Biological Sciences

4
Biological/Physical Science

4
Cultural Diversity

3
Literature & the Arts

3
Physical Sciences

4
Western Culture

3
Total Credit Hours:43

Program Requirements

HDFS 107Introduction to Human Services

3
HDFS 200Human Sexuality

3
HDFS 207Human Services Practicum

4
HDFS 225Infant and Child Development

4
HDFS 229School-Age Adolescent Development

4
HE 100Intro to Public Health

4
HE 220Intro: Epidemiology/Health Data Analysis

3
NUTR 225General Human Nutrition

3
PSY 202General Psychology

4
SOC 204Introduction To Sociology

3
Electives

11
Total Credit Hours:47

Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.

Total Credit Hours: 90