Human Services Technology

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(Jackson County Campus)

This program will prepare students with entry-level skills required for jobs in the field of human services. The field of human services is an interdisciplinary field which includes applied sociology, psychology, economics, political science, and other behavioral sciences focusing on prevention, remediation, and improving the quality of life for those in need.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with an MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

Human Services Certificate

Semester One

HUS 1113 - Introduction to Human Services Credit(s): 3
HUS 1123 - Interpersonal Relations Credit(s): 3
HUS 1133 - Social Problems Credit(s): 3
HUS 1143 - Envisioning a Better Society Credit(s): 3
PSY 1513 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3

Semester Two

ENG 1113 /1114 - English Composition I or ENG 1033 - Technical English Credit(s): 3/4
EPY 2533 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
HUS 2113 - Developing Interviewing Skills Credit(s): 3
HUS 2123 - Affecting Social Change Credit(s): 3
HUS 2133 - Exploring Social Issues Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30/31

Human Services Diploma

Semester Three

HIS 1163 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIS 1173 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
Computer Related Elective Credit(s): 3 *
HPR Credit(s): 2
Math/Science Elective Credit(s): 3/4 **

Total Credits: 14/15

Total Clock Hours: 795

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
ENG 1123 - English Composition II Credit(s): 3
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3
BIO 1134 - General Biology I (LEC/LAB) Credit(s): 4
Any Appreciation Course Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 16

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*Any instructor/department chair-approved field-related elective.

**MAT 1033 , MAT 1313 or Higher or Any Lab Science.