Human Services, A.S.

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Please note that as of July 1, 2023, all program information should be accessed through the CT State Community College Catalog. The program information on this page may no longer be accurate beyond this date.

Degree Code: B37

Associate in Science

Program Coordinator: Joyce Martin - 860-215-9451

This program is designed to respond to the need to both prepare students for entry-level positions in human services, and to prepare students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree in social work (BSW) or some other related field of study. The curriculum is designed to help students acquire knowledge, skills and competency in the methods of casework, group work, case management and community organization, with a focus on individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities.

Note to students who plan to continue their education beyond the associate degree:
Students who intend to transfer are urged to investigate and select the institution to which they will transfer as early as possible since each transfer situation must be planned to meet specific baccalaureate requirements.

In general, the following choices will satisfy more of the requirements of the baccalaureate granting institutions:

completing BIO* K121 with lab or BIO* K115 with lab instead of HLT* K155 .
completing MAT* K137 or higher.
completing two semesters of Spanish or French instead of Human Services electives or Sign Language.
completing ANT* K105 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ° as satisfaction of one of the open elective requirements.

Human Services Curriculum Requirements

CSA* K105 - Introduction to Software Applications ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
ENG* K101 - Composition ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
ENG* K102 - Literature & Composition ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
HSE* K101 - Introduction to Human Services ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
HSE* K210 - Group & Interpersonal Relations ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
HSE* K241 - Human Service Agencies & Organizations ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
HSE* K251 - Work With Individuals & Families ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
HSE* K281 - Human Services Field Work I ° 3 CREDIT HOURS ++
IDS K105 - The First Year Experience ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
MAT* K1XX° - Any 100 Level MAT course or Higher MAT 3 CREDIT HOURS
POL* K111 - American Government ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
PSY* K111 - General Psychology I 3 CREDIT HOURS
PSY* K201 - Life Span Development ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
SOC* K101 - Principles of Sociology 3 CREDIT HOURS
SOC* K103 - Social Problems 3 CREDIT HOURS

Please select one of the following three courses:

HLT* K155 - Personal Health ° 3 CREDIT HOURS
BIO* K115 - Human Biology 4 CREDIT HOURS
BIO* K121 - General Biology I ° 4 CREDIT HOURS

Human Services Elective or Foreign Language or Sign Language: 6-8 CREDIT HOURS

(In addition to human services courses, other courses in social sciences will satisfy the requirement if they are approved by the Program Coordinator of the Human Services Program)

Fine Arts Elective: 3 CREDIT HOURS

Any art, music, theater, creative writing
or
ARC* K102 - Architecture of the World 3 CREDIT HOURS

Open Electives: 3 CREDIT HOURS +++

Note:

° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.

++ Practicum - Requires the consent of instructor.

+++ See program coordinator for recommendations

* Indicates common course numbering within Connecticut Community College system.

Students should consult with their academic advisor regarding the minimum number of credits to be taken at TRCC and limits on non-traditional credits. 25% of TRCC degree requirements must be completed with TRCC coursework. Up to 50% of degree requirements can be fulfilled with non-traditional credit. Non-traditional credit includes CLEP/DSST exams, Credit by Exam, APL credit, and Military credit.

Grand Total: 60-63