Human Services Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.S.
The transfer program in human services is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and major in social work. In recent years, students have transferred successfully to Hood College, Shepherd University, Shippensburg University, Salisbury University, and University System of Maryland at Hagerstown. This program has articulation agreements with Shepherd University and Salisbury University. Students should always confer with advisors and transferring institutions for specific requirements that should be completed at HCC prior to completion.
Program Outcomes:
- Students will graduate prepared to transfer to a BSW program.
- Students will be able to apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be a professional helper.
- Students will effectively communicate orally and in written reports.
- Students will use critical thinking to analyze client needs and problems to find appropriate interventions.
- Students will effectively match the needs of clients to available community resources.
- Students will provide services in a culturally competent manner.
- View the Human Services Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.
- Please see HST Coordinator to discuss how the HST degrees meet the requirements of the state of Maryland for certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor Trainee under Option 1.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
| PSY-101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| HST-103 | Introduction to Human Services and Social Work | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
| ENG-102 | Advanced English Composition | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| HST-208 | Social Work with Groups | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
| PSY-204 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development | 3 credits |
| HST-201 | Understanding Diversity in the Helping Profession | 3 credits |
| HST-207 | Social Work with Individuals | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 2 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two Science requirements, one must have a lab.
General Education Requirements (31-32 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (6 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
| PSY-101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
Biological/Physical Science
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Sciences category - one must be a laboratory course (7-8 Credits)
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP and ENG-101P
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| ENG-102 | Advanced English Composition | 3 credits |
Mathematics
| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
Program Requirements (15 Credits)
Requirements List
| HST-103 | Introduction to Human Services and Social Work | 3 credits |
| HST-201 | Understanding Diversity in the Helping Profession | 3 credits |
| HST-207 | Social Work with Individuals | 3 credits |
| HST-208 | Social Work with Groups | 3 credits |
| PSY-204 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development | 3 credits |
Free Electives (13-14 Credits)
Requirements List
Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are listed below:
| ECO-201 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 credits |
| HEA-103 | Personal Health | 3 credits |
| HIS-101 | World History to 1500 | 3 credits |
| HIS-102 | World History Since 1500 | 3 credits |
| HIS-201 | United States History to 1877 | 3 credits |
| HIS-202 | United States History Since 1865 | 3 credits |
| PED-132 | Yoga | 1 credit |
| POL-101 | American Government | 3 credits |
| PSY-206 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC-102 | Sociology of Social Problems | 3 credits |
| SOC-105 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 credits |
| STU-106 | Professionalism in the Workplace | 1 credit |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)
Note:
Students who have been convicted of certain crimes may be precluded from employment in this field. Please discuss concerns with the program coordinator.