Human Services - AAS
(60 total credit hours)
Note: The Human Services Program requires a criminal background check with the approved vendor, Kentucky Adult Caregiver Misconduct Registry check, proof of vaccinations/titers (Hep B, Tdap, MMR, and Varicella). Additionally, annual tuberculosis screening, and proof of vaccination for Covid-19 and Seasonal Flu may be required for clinical placement. More information will be discussed with the Program Coordinator at the required time for completion.
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Literacy - CIT 105 Introduction to Computers or OST 105 Introduction to Office Systems (or Competency demonstrated by exam) | 3 | All | |
| ENG 101 Writing I | 3 | All | |
| HMS 101 Human Services Survey | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| PSY 110 General Psychology | 3 | All |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 Writing II | 3 | All | |
| HMS 102 Values of Human Services in a Contemporary Society | 3 | Fall/Spring | |
| HMS 220 Cultural Diversity in Human Service | 3 | Spring | |
| MAT 110 Applied Mathematics (or higher level Quantitative Reasoning course) (rec. MAT 151 Intro to Applied Statistics for transfer) | 3 | All | |
| One (1) HMS Technical Elective course (rec. transfer course or certificate course) | 3 | Varies |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 181 Basic Public Speaking (or COM 252 Intro to Interpersonal Communication) | 3 | All | |
| HMS 103 Theories and Techniques in Human Services | 3 | Fall | |
| SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | All | |
| Social/Behavioral Science General Education course (rec. PSY 223 Developmental Psychology or SWK 124 Introduction to Social Services or SWK 275 The Family or WGS 200 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies in Social Sciences) | 3 | All | |
| One (1) HMS Technical Elective course (rec. transfer course or certificate course) | 3 | Varies |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMS 104 Group Dynamics for Human Services | 3 | Spring | |
| Natural Sciences General Education course (rec. BIO 112 Introduction to Biology or BIO 120 Human Ecology) | 3 | All | |
| One (1) Elective course (rec. transfer course or certificate course) | 3 | All | |
| One (1) Elective course (rec. transfer course or certificate course) | 3 | All |
| Courses | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage/Humanities General Education course (rec. SWK 106U Introduction to Social Justice) | 3 | All | |
| HMS 251 Clinical Practice in Human Services (120 contact hours) | 3 | All |
Notes
- HMS Technical Electives: Please speak with a Human Services Program Advisor about ALL options.
- Students must obtain a grade of C or greater in all core classes (HMS 101, HMS 102, HMS 103, HMS 104, HMS 220, and HMS 251), and two technical elective courses that have been selected to complete the core requirements. Transfer institutions may require a grade of C or greater in coursework including general education coursework.
- At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree must be completed at the student’s home college.
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KCTCS Catalog - Human Services - AAS
