Associate of Arts in Community and Human Services
The Community and Human Services program provides academic preparation for students who plan further study and careers in human services, nonprofit administration, social work, and community development. It focuses on building student understanding of helping skills, such as assessment and problem-solving, which are used in services ranging from case management to community development. The Program fosters an interdisciplinary approach to empowering communities and developing the knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of social services.
Community and Human Service with a Focus on Social Work Curriculum Map
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 & LANG 157 |
Introduction to Academic English and Language Practicum |
4 |
| INST 150 | Introduction to Faith, Reason, and Justice | 3 |
| CSCI 110 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| MATH 103 | Mathematical Ideas (or higher) 1 | 3 |
| COMM 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 & LANG 158 |
College Writing and Language Practicum |
4 |
| BIBL 100 | Introducing Biblical Literature,Biblical Literature in Contemporary Context | 3 |
| THEO 210 | Christian Spirituality | 3 |
| SPAN 101A | Elementary Spanish (or higher) 1 | 3 |
| SOCI 100 | Introduction to Sociology 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENGL 220 | Studies in the Novel and Short Fiction 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 104 | Human Biology 1 | 4 |
| SOWK 105 | Introduction to Social Work 2 | 3 |
| SOWK 110 | Human Diversity and Social Interaction 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology 2 | 3 |
| INST 395 | Field Experience 2 | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| SOWK 230 | Special Topics 2 | 3 |
| INST 161 | Heritage of Western Thought and Civilization - Modern | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Lifespan Development 2 | ||
| Biospsychology 2 | ||
| Basic Counseling Skills 2 | ||
| Psychopathology 2 | ||
| Psychology of the Family 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Lifespan Development 2 | ||
| Biospsychology 2 | ||
| Basic Counseling Skills 2 | ||
| Psychopathology 2 | ||
| Psychology of the Family 2 | ||
| INST 225 | Community Development Seminar 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
- 1
Students may substitute more advanced courses if able to meet specific course prerequisites.
- 2
Satisfies core requirement.
Community and Human Services with a focus on Psychology Curriculum Map
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 & LANG 157 |
Introduction to Academic English and Language Practicum |
4 |
| INST 150 | Introduction to Faith, Reason, and Justice | 3 |
| CSCI 110 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| COMM 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 103 | Mathematical Ideas (or higher) 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIBL 100 or THEO 210 |
Introducing Biblical Literature,Biblical Literature in Contemporary Context or Christian Spirituality |
3 |
| ENGL 102 & LANG 158 |
College Writing and Language Practicum |
4 |
| SPAN 101A | Elementary Spanish (or higher) 1 | 3 |
| SOCI 100 | Introduction to Sociology 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| PSYC 207 | Lifespan Development 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 104 | Human Biology 1 | 4 |
| SOWK 105 | Introduction to Social Work 2 | 3 |
| SOWK 110 | Human Diversity and Social Interaction 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 225 | Biospsychology 2 | 3 |
| INST 395 | Field Experience 2 | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| SOWK 230 | Special Topics 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 301 | Psychopathology 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 240 | Basic Counseling Skills 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 319 | Psychology of the Family 2 | 3 |
| INST 225 | Community Development Seminar 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
- 1
Students may substitute more advanced courses if able to meet specific course prerequisites.
- 2
Satisfies core requirement.