Human Services, Associate of Science
Career Pathway: Social Behavioral Sciences and Human Services
Location(s): General Education courses are offered at all BC locations.
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED
Program Description: The Associate of Science degree in Human Services is designed for individuals seeking employment or advancements in the human services.
| Course | Title | Credits | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course ENC1101 | Title COMPOSITION I | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 |
| Course CGS1060C | Title COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY1 | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 |
| Course PSY2012 | Title GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 X |
| Course HUS1001 | Title INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES | Credits 3 | 6381 X | 6382 X | 6383 X | 6384 X |
| Course GE Course | Title General Education Mathematics Core | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 |
| Course HUS2415 | Title CASE MANAGEMENT IN HUMAN SERVICES | Credits 3 | 6381 X | 6382 X | 6383 X | 6384 X |
| Course GE Course | Title General Education Natural Science Core | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 |
| Course GE Course | Title General Education Humanities Core | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 |
| Course HUS1320 | Title THEORIES AND FOUNDATIONS OF CRISIS INTERVENTION | Credits 3 | 6381 X | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 X |
| Course GE Course | Title General Education Speech | Credits 3 | 6381 X | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 |
| Course HUS1302 | Title BASIC COUNSELING SKILLS | Credits 3 | 6381 X | 6382 X | 6383 X | 6384 X |
| Course HUS2500 | Title ETHICS IN HUMAN SERVICES | Credits 3 | 6381 X | 6382 X | 6383 X | 6384 X |
| Course HUS2401 | Title SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND TREATMENT | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 X |
| Course HUS1400 | Title INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 X |
| Course HUS2531 | Title ISSUES OF AGING AND FAMILY DYNAMICS | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 X | 6384 |
| Course GEY2621 | Title PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 |
| Course HUS2949 | Title HUMAN SERVICES INTERNSHIP | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 |
| Course AMH2010 or AMH2020 or POS2041 | Title HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 or HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 or NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 | 6383 | 6384 |
| Course HUS2318 | Title DOMESTIC ABUSE AND FAMILY VIOLENCE | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 X | 6383 | 6384 |
| Course HUS2445 | Title PRACTICE FOR WORKING WITH DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY SYSTEMS | Credits 3 | 6381 | 6382 X | 6383 | 6384 |
| Total Credits | 60 | 6381 18 | 6382 18 | 6383 18 | 6384 24 | |
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Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY. Students who test out are required to take an approved elective.
Notes:
See General Education course information here.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
Program Highlights
Credit for Prior Learning
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more…
Related Industry Certifications
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses: N/A
Get an Internship
After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!
Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook
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Fund Your Education
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available. This Program is part of the Career Source Broward ITA List.
- Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in basic human services theory and application.
- Graduate will be able to apply case management skills in real life situations.
- Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in working in a social service agency by doing the following: 1. Discuss specific expectation related to the job site, 2 Discuss agency protocol and standards, and 3. Explore student needs and concerns with supervision.
- Graduates will be able to engage in written communication for Human Services.