Human Services
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 63-64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
General Electives
Complete one of the following:
| CDC-102 | Concepts of Chemical Dependency | 3 |
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| Or | |
| CJC-100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| FYS-110 | First Year Seminar in Humanities | 3 |
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| Or | |
| FYS-120 | First Year Seminar in Social Science | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (15 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| FYS-110 | First Year Seminar in Humanities | 3 |
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| Or | |
| FYS-120 | First Year Seminar in Social Science | 3 |
Second Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
| HUS-103 | Case Management | 3 |
| HUS-150 | Interviewing and Counseling | 3 |
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
Third Semester (15-16 Credit Hours)
| HUS-204 | Field Experience I | 3 |
| COM-110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3-4 |
| -World Language | SUNY General Education approved course in World Language | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Fourth Semester (18 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
| CDC-102 | Concepts of Chemical Dependency | 3 |
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| Or | |
| CJC-100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will:
- Practice case analysis skills using a range of classic and contemporary theoretical perspectives.
- Apply human services principles and ethics to address individual needs in the local community.
- Develop the cultural and personal self-awareness needed to practice human services respectfully and effectively.
- Demonstrate practical skills (e.g., interview and counseling techniques and written documentation) according to the legal and professional standards of human services.