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Program Overview

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the AAS in Human Services degree program students will:
  • Perform client-centered, social services assessments and interventions.
  • Provide client services which reflect cultural competence, respect for social diversity, and the application of the principles of the human services code of ethics.
  • Demonstrate leadership and collaborative problem-solving skills.
  • Apply the principles of human services based on knowledge of human development and functioning throughout the lifespan.
  • Identify current trends, topics, and issues in hu­man services professions.
  • Engage in personal reflection as related to human services skills, professional effectiveness, and stress management.
To arrange an advising appointment, contact the Academic Advising and Career Center at 775.327.2068 or call the Pahrump Valley Center at 775.327.5210.
 

General Education Requirements

English/Communications (two courses required):  ENG 100 or ENG 101 and ENG 102
Course # Course Title Credits
ENG 100 Composition-Enhanced 5 Credits
ENG 101 Composition I 3 Credits
ENG 102 Composition II 3 Credits
 
Mathematics (one course required):  Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course.  Excludes MATH 389
Course # Course Title Credits
MATH 116 Technical Mathematics I 3 Credits
MATH 116E Technical Mathematics Expanded 3-5 Credits
MATH 120 Fund of College Math 3 Credits
MATH 120E Fund of College Math Expanded 3 Credits
MATH 126 Precalculus I 3 Credits
MATH 126E Precalculus I Expanded 3 Credits
STAT 152 Intro to Statistics 3 Credits
 
Science (one course required)
Course # Course Title Credits
ANTH 102 Physical Anthropology 3 Credits
AST 101 General Astronomy 3 Credits
BIOL 100 General Biology/Non Major 3 Credits
BIOL 190 Intro Cell/Molecular Biology 4 Credits
CHEM 100 Molecules/Life Modrn Wrld 3 Credits
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4 Credits
ENV 100 Humans and the Environment 3 Credits
GEOG 103 Physical Geog Earth Environmnt 3 Credits
GEOL 101 Exploring Planet Earth 3-4 Credits
NUTR 121 Human Nutrition 3 Credits
PHYS 100 Introductory Physics 3 Credits
PHYS 107 Technical Physics I 3 Credits
PHYS 151 Gen Physics I 4 Credits
 
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions:  HIST 101 and HIST 102 or PSC 101
Course # Course Title Credits
HIST 101 U.S. History to 1877 3 Credits
HIST 102 U.S. History Since 1877 3 Credits
PSC 101 Intro American Politics 3 Credits
 
Social Science/Human Relations
Course # Course Title Credits
HMS 200 Ethics in Human Services 3 Credits
 
Humanities or Fine Arts (one course required)
Course # Course Title Credits
ART 100 Visual Foundations 3 Credits
ART 101 Drawing I 3 Credits
ART 107 Design Fundmntls I (2-D) 3 Credits
ART 160 Art Appreciation 3 Credits
ENG 203 Intro to Literary Study 3 Credits
ENG 205 Intro to Creative Writing 3 Credits
ENG 223 Themes of Literature 3 Credits
FIS 100 Introduction to Film 3 Credits
FREN 111 First Year French I 3-4 Credits
FREN 112 First Year French II 3-4 Credits
HIST 208 World History I 3 Credits
HIST 209 World History II 3 Credits
HUM 101 Intro to Humanities I 3 Credits
HUM 210 Communicating Diversity 3 Credits
MUS 101 Music Fundamentals 3 Credits
MUS 121 Music Appreciation 3 Credits
PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy 3 Credits
PHIL 102 Critical Thinking 3 Credits
PHIL 135 Introduction to Ethics 3 Credits
SPAN 111 First Year Spanish I 3 Credits
SPAN 112 First Yr Spanish II 3 Credits
SPAN 211 Second Year Spanish I 3 Credits
THTR 100 Introduction to Theatre 3 Credits
THTR 105 Introduction to Acting I 3 Credits
THTR 121 Stage Makeup 3 Credits
THTR 204 Theatre Technology I 3 Credits
WELD 200 Metal Art 3 Credits
 

Technology

Course # Course Title Credits
IS 101 Intro Information Systems 3 Credits

Program  Requirements

Course # Course Title Credits
CPD 116 Subs Abuse-Fund Facts 3 Credits
HDFS 201 Lifespan Human Developmnt 3 Credits
HMS 101 Intro Human Services 3 Credits
HMS 102 Intro to Counseling 3 Credits
HMS 104 Sm Group Interact Technq 3 Credits
HMS 205 Human Services Practicum I 5 Credits
HMS 206 Human Serv Practicum II 5 Credits
HMS 250 Human Services Seminar 3 Credits
HMS 105 Substance Abuse Counsel 3 Credits
PSY 101 Gen Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 208 Psy of Human Relations 3 Credits

Suggested Course Sequence

Course Credits
CPT 116 3
English/Communications* 3-5
Mathematics* 3-6
HMS 101 3
PSY 101 3
TOTAL 15-20

*Choose with advisor

 

Course Credits
English/Communications* 3
HMS 102 3
HMS 104 3
HMS 105 3
HMS 200 3
TOTAL 15
*Choose with advisor

Course Credits
HMS 205** 5
PHIL 102 3
BIOL 100 3
PSC 101 3
IS 101 3
TOTAL 17

 **IMPORTANT NOTE:  Approval of a written application for program admission is required prior to taking Practicum I, Practicum II and the Human Services Seminar Courses

Course Credits
HMS 206** 5
HMS 250** 3
HDFS 201 3
PSY 208 3
HMS 322***

3
TOTAL

14-17
 **IMPORTANT NOTE:  Approval of a written application for program admission is required prior to taking Practicum I, Practicum II and the Human Services Seminar Courses
***Optional for HUM-BAS major