Human Services - Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Requirements:
Admission Type:
General College Admission
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(843) 347-3186
This program prepares students for work in a variety of settings in the Human Services field. The curriculum teaches intervention skills needed to work with individuals or groups to prevent dysfunction and to support self-sufficiency through role modeling, counseling, crisis intervention, rehabilitation, social support, and behavior modification.
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Career Outlook
Graduates will be qualified for employment in the following fields
- Mental health centers
- Day treatment facilities
- Group homes
- Sheltered workshops
- Substance abuse treatment programs
- Eldercare facilities
For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Robyn Causey - (843) 477-2069
HGTC also has many Transfer Agreements for students who want to continue their education at a 4 year College or University.
Curriculum Sequence |
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| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HUS 101 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HUS 102 | Personal and Professional Development in Helping Professions | 3 |
| MAT 101 | Beginning Algebra | 3 |
| or | ||
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| HUS 209 | Case Management | 3 |
| HUS 221 | Professional Ethics in Human Services Practice | 3 |
| HUS 260 | Special Topics | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| HUS 205 | Gerontology | 3 |
| HUS 212 | Survey of Disabilities & Disorders | 3 |
| HUS 202 | Life Transitions | 3 |
| REL 103 | Comparative Religion | 3 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
| HUS 216 | Behavior Change Techniques | 3 |
| HUS 237 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| HUS 230 | Interviewing Techniques | 3 |
| HUS 235 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | ||
| HUS 208 | Alcohol and Drug Abuse | 3 |
| HUS 250 | Supervised Field Placement I | 4 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 61 | |