Human Services (480) Associate of Applied Science Degree

E-Campus

This program is fully accessible and can be completed through e-campus (web-based learning) or students can learn in a traditional classroom environment.

Possible Career Opportunities

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Fall I

• ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
• SOC 200 - Principles of Sociology (3 credits)
• HMS 100 - Introduction to Human Services (3 credits)
• SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)

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• CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking (3 credits) or
• CST 126 - Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)

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• MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning (Replaces MTH 120) (3 credits) or
• Transfer students should select:
• MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits) or
• MTH 161 - Precalculus I (Replaces MTH 163) (3 credits)

Spring I

• ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 credits)
• HMS 141 - Group Dynamics I (3 credits)
• HMS 121 - Basic Counseling Skills (3 credits)
• PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
• SOC 215 - Sociology of the Family (3 credits)

Summer I

• HMS 226 - Helping Across Cultures (3 credits)
• — xx3 - Humanities (3 credits)

Fall II

• ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 credits)
• — xx2 - Wellness (2 credits)
• HMS 228 - Productive Problem-Solving (3 credits)
• HMS 250 - Principles of Case Management (3 credits)
• HMS 230 - Ethics in Human Services (3 credits)

Spring II

• PLS 135 - American National Politics (3 credits) or
• PLS 136 - State and Local Politics (3 credits)

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• HMS 139 - Community Resources and Services (3 credits)
• HMS 251 - Substance Abuse I (3 credits)
• HMS 290 - Coordinated Internship in Human Services (3 credits)

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• HMS 106 - Working with Death and Dying (3 credits) or
• HMS 161 - Professional Skill Development for Human Services (3 credits) or
• HMS 162 - Communication Skills for Human Services Professionals (3 credits) or
• HMS 231 - Gerontology I (3 credits) or
• HMS 258 - Case Management and Substance Abuse (3 credits) or
• ADJ 105 - The Juvenile Justice System (3 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 66

Program Information (BPSISM)

For additional information about this program visit the Business, Public Services, Information Systems, and Mathematics Division web page, stop by Room 122 Diggs Hall, phone 757-825-2900, or email bpsism@tncc.edu.