Human Development and Family Sciences: Human Services option, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Human Development and Family Sciences: Human Services option, Associate of Science degree requirements 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.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the HDFS: Human Services option, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
PSY 201 and WR 227: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Core Courses
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
Total Credit Hours: 90