Human Services Technician, A.A.S.
The Human Services Technician Program provides training for a variety of careers in social services, community self-help, and volunteer agencies at the paraprofessional or technical level. While most of the courses are transferable to a four-year liberal arts program, students who wish to transfer should discuss their career goals with an academic advisor.
Program Outcomes:
- Students will graduate prepared to be employable in the field.
- 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 |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| HST-103 | Introduction to Human Services and Social Work | 3 credits |
| PSY-101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
| ENG-112 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| HEA-105 | First Aid | 3 credits |
| HST-208 | Social Work with Groups | 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 |
Second Year Spring
| PSY-206 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| CDC-203 | Ethics in Counseling | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 4 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
General Education Requirements (21-22 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
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
Mathematics
| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
Program Requirements (27 Credits)
Requirements List
| CDC-203 | Ethics in Counseling | 3 credits |
| HEA-105 | First Aid | 3 credits |
| 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 |
| PSY-206 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
Free Electives (11-12 Credits)
Requirements List
Electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor. If the student is planning on transferring, please review Human Services Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.S. Some additional recommended courses are listed below:
| ADJ-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| BUS-104 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 credits |
| HEA-103 | Personal Health | 3 credits |
| HST-269 | Internship I | 1-3 credits |
| HUM-214 | World Religions | 3 credits |
| MGT-210 | Human Resources Management | 3 credits |
| PSY-216 | Social Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC-102 | Sociology of Social Problems | 3 credits |
| SOC-103 | Criminology | 3 credits |
| SOC-105 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 credits |
Note: HST-269 is strongly preferred for all qualified students.
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)
Note:
Students who have been convicted of certain crimes may be precluded from employment in this field and may affect internship placement. Please discuss concerns with the program coordinator.