Human Services, Associate of Applied Science
Curriculum Code #5701
Effective May 2024
Division of Social Sciences and Human Services
The human services degree prepares students for entry-level social service positions. Within the curriculum, students may select a human services generalist major or a major in gerontology assisting. The associate of applied science degree in human services prepares students for employment as case managers, child care workers, program aides, mental health technicians, job coaches, outreach workers and social service aides. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 161 | COLLEGE COMPOSITION I 3 | 3 |
| HMSR 111 | PRINCIPLES OF INTERVIEW/COUNSELING 3 | 3 |
| PSYH 151 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 | 3 |
| SDEV 101 | INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 1 | 1 |
| SOCY 151G | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 | 3 |
| SOWK 151 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE 3 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BIOG 152 | HUMAN BIOLOGY | 4 |
| ENGL 162 | COLLEGE COMPOSITION II 2 | 3 |
| HMSR 211 | CRISIS INTERVENTION 2,3 | 3 |
| PHLY 161 | INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS | 3 |
| SOCY 255G or SOCY 256 | THE FAMILY 2,3 or SOCIAL PROBLEMS | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| HMSR 212 | CASE MANAGEMENT 2,3 | 3 |
| HMSR 213 | GROUP WORK IN HUMAN SERVICES 2,3 | 3 |
| MTHM 158 or MTHM 168 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING or STATISTICS | 3 |
| SOWK 252G | HUMAN BEHAVIOR/SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT 2,3 | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| HMSR 285 | HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR 2 | 4 |
| HMSR 234 | MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR SOCIAL WORKERS | 3 |
| PLSC 156 | AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| SOWK 251G | SOCIAL WELFARE AND POVERTY 2 | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
- 1
A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.
- 2
Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.
- 3
Indicates that students must receive a grade of C or higher.
GED or high school diploma required for program admission. Basic math skills required as documented by placement assessment.
Cultural Diversity Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HSTR 267G | AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE | 3 |
| SOCY 161G | INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | 3 |
| SOCY 276G | RACE AND ETHNICITY | 3 |
Technical Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HMSR 141 | INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY | 3 |
| HMSR 161 | FAMILY AND INTIMATE VIOLENCE | 3 |
Program Contact(s):
Laura Hite
440-366-7243
lhite@lorainccc.edu
For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.
More program information can be found on our website.
Credit for Prior Learning (PLA) options may be available for your program. For more information, please visit our website: www.lorainccc.edu/PLA
1. Exhibit a thorough understanding of the role of the human service worker by demonstrating effective use of skills and knowledge to fulfill this role.
2. Apply knowledge of diversity and use multicultural approaches in service delivery.
3. Apply principles of ethical decision making in the human services field and practice ethical behavior in relation to self and others within the helping relationship by adhering to the NASW Code of Ethics.