Arts and Sciences: Option in Human Services
A.S. Degree

The transfer program in human services is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and major in social work. In recent years, students have transferred to Hood College, Shepherd University and Shippensburg University.

General Education Requirements                           31-32 Credits

Arts/Humanities
   Select two courses in different disciplines from approved 
   General Education course list. .................................. 6

Behavioral/Social Sciences
   PSY 201 General Psychology ...................................... 3
   SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ............................... 3

Biological/Physical Science
   Select two courses from approved General Education course 
   list—one must be a laboratory course. ......................... 7-8

English
   ENG 101 English Composition ..................................... 3
   ENG 102 Composition and Literature .............................. 3
                                 OR
   SPD 103 Public Speaking ....................................... (3)
                                 OR
   SPD 108 Introduction to Human Communication ................... (3)

Information Literacy
   IST 102 Introduction to Information Technology .................. 3
                                 OR
   GDT 112 Computer Graphics ..................................... (3)

Mathematics
   MAT 101 College Algebra ......................................... 3

Program Requirements                                        12 Credits
   HST 103 Introduction to Human Services and Social Work .......... 3
   HST 201 Understanding Diversity in the Helping Profession ....... 3
   HST 207 Social Work with Individuals ............................ 3
   PSY 204 Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development .... 3

Electives                                                20-21 Credits
Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor
and the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are
listed below:
   HST 208 Social Work with Groups ............................... (3)
   HUM 204 Religion in America ................................... (3)
   POL 101 American Government ................................... (3)
   PSY 206 Abnormal Psychology ................................... (3)
   PSY 212 Interviewing and Counseling ........................... (3)
   SOC 102 Sociology of Social Problems .......................... (3)
   SOC 105 Juvenile Delinquency .................................. (3)
   SOC 211 Introduction to Gerontology ........................... (3)

Degree Requirement .................................................64