Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2022-2023 Catalog & Student Handbook Major: Human Services, AAS | ||
Human Services, AASG3 Eligible Program– Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks.
PURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in human services. Graduates will be prepared to work in the areas of social services, substance abuse, disabilities, and family violence. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders. CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a major in a career-technical area that takes two years for full-time students to complete. Although the purpose of an AAS degree is to gain skills for employment, some transfer institutions may accept some or all of the courses from an AAS major. By selecting specific courses in this major, students may be eligible to complete one or more of the following career studies certificates: Substance Abuse, Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Adult Home Administration. TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is not intended for transfer. Students desiring to transfer should consult their faculty advisor and their intended transfer institutions for specific direction in program and course selection. More information can also be found at www.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/ PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:
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Required Courses | |||
Course Name | Credits: | Semester Taken | Notes |
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SDV 100 - College Success Skills | 1 credit | ||
ENG 111 - College Composition I Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement score or test waiver. | 3 credits | ||
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning Prerequisite(s): Competency or successful course completion of any of the following: | 3 credits | ||
HMS 100 - Introduction to Human Services | 3 credits | ||
HMS 251 - Substance Abuse I | 3 credits | ||
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 111. | 3 credits | ||
ENG 112 - College Composition II Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or departmental approval. | 3 credits | ||
HIS 111 - World Civilization Pre-1500 CE Additional Course Options: HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 112. | 3 credits | ||
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications | 3 credits | ||
HMS/MEN Electives (6 credits) See below. Credits / Units: 6 | |||
MEN 101 - Mental Health Skill Training I Prerequisite(s): HMS 100. | 3 credits | ||
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking Additional Course Options: ENG 210. | 3 credits | ||
ENG 246 - American Literature Additional Course Options:ENG 225, ENG 245, ENG 255, ENG 258, ENG 275, PHI 100, PHI 111, REL 230. Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or departmental approval. | 3 credits | ||
MEN 102 - Mental Health Skill Training II Prerequisite(s): MEN 101. | 3 credits | ||
PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology | 3 credits | ||
SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits | ||
PHI 220 - Ethics Additional Course Options: SOC 211. | 3 credits | ||
HMS/MEN Electives (6 credits) See below. Credits / Units: 6 | |||
MEN 190 - Coordinated Practice Additional Course Options: MEN 290. Prerequisite(s): MEN 102 (Students in HMS CSC may also enroll in MEN 196 during the same semester.) | 3 credits | ||
MEN 196 - On-Site Training Additional Course Options: MEN 296. Prerequisite(s): MEN 102 (Students in HMS CSC may also enroll in MEN 190 during the same semester.) | 3 credits | ||
HMS/MEN ElectivesStudents interested in earning a Career Studies Certificate in a specific field should enroll in the following courses: | |||
Bereavement and Grief Counseling: 12 Credits | |||
Course Name | Credits: | Semester Taken | Notes |
HMS 106 - Working with Death and Dying | 3 credits | ||
PSY 116 - Psychology of Death and Dying | 3 credits | ||
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Substance Abuse Assistant: 12 Credits | |||
Course Name | Credits: | Semester Taken | Notes |
HMS 252 - Substance Abuse II Prerequisite(s): HMS 251. | 3 credits | ||
HMS 258 - Case Management and Substance Abuse | 3 credits | ||
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HMS/MEN Electives: 12 credits | |||
Course Name | Credits: | Semester Taken | Notes |
HMS 106 - Working with Death and Dying | 3 credits | ||
HMS 225 - Functional Family Intervention | 3 credits | ||
HMS 236 - Gerontology | 3 credits | ||
HMS 252 - Substance Abuse II Prerequisite(s): HMS 251. | 3 credits | ||
HMS 258 - Case Management and Substance Abuse | 3 credits | ||
MEN 121 - Intellectual Disabilities I Prerequisite(s): HMS 100. | 3 credits | ||
SOC 268 - Social Problems | 3 credits | ||
Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 64ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details. Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first. Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate. To determine eligibility for a Career Studies Certificate (CSC) in Bereavement and Grief Counseling, students should consult their faculty advisor. Students must obtain a grade of “C” or better in the human services sequence courses (HMS 100, MEN 101, and MEN 102) in order to remain in the program. Students must complete all developmental coursework before enrolling in HMS 100. MEN 190 and MEN 196 are co requisites and must be taken in the same semester. In these courses, students will complete 100 hours of practical hands-on training. Students will secure their own internship sites prior to the start of their MEN 190 and MEN 196 classes. All internships must be approved by the Human Services and Mental Health Program Chair. Students entering the public or private sectors of human services will be subjected to criminal background and sex offender registry checks and a TB screening as a condition of their placement in a training/practicum site. Students will be expected to cover any costs incurred for these procedures. Depending on the training/practicum site, additional tests may be required. Students with a criminal record should contact the Program Head to discuss their practicum placement for MEN 190 & 196 prior to the start of those courses. Depending on their record they may have a difficult time, or be unable to find an internship. Students who are younger than 18 years old will be unable to secure the required internship. They will be unable to complete the requirements of this Human Services degree until they legally become an adult. | |||
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