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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE WITH AN EMPHASIS IN HUMAN SERVICES

The program provides courses to students who areinterested in pursuing a career in the field of HumanServices. Students are oriented into the Human Servicefields, which address community, social, political, andeconomic issues. An overview of theoretical and historical perspectives of Human Services provides a basis for the application of fundamental helping skills and a broad understanding of local and national services and programs.

Advising Sheets

Note: Advising sheets subject to change. Seek Assistance from your Academic Advisor prior to registration.

  • 2020-2022 Advising Sheet
  • 2016-2018 Advising Sheet
  • 2014-2016 Advising Sheet
  • 2012-2014 Advising Sheet

    Degree Requirements

    1 st General Education Requirements

    Class Description Credits
    ENG 150 Introduction to Literature 3
    ENG 151 Freshman Composition 3
    HSV 150 Introduction to Human Services 3
    MAT 151 Intermediate Algebra 3
    BIO 150/150L Introduction to biological Science 4
    Select one 3 credit course from the following options for a total of three (3) credits
    HIS 150 American History I
    or 3
    HIS 170 World Civilization
    HIS 162 Pacific History 3
    PSY 150 Introduction to Psychology 3
    ICT 150 Introduction to Computers
    SPH 153 Introduction to Speech 3
    Total Credits: 31

    Program Requirements

    Class Description Credits
    Select 8-9 credits from the following clusters
    Cluster 1: General Services
    HSV 160 Psychological and Achievement Testing
    HSV 165 Career Development and Information System 3
    Cluster 2: Counseling Services
    HSV 155 Introduction to Counseling and Guidance
    Cluster 1: General Services
    HSV 299 Human Services Practicum/Work Experience
    Cluster 2: Counseling Services
    HSV 200 General Counseling I
    HSV 220 Multicultural Guidance and Counseling 5-6
    HSV 250 Survey of Substance Abuse Problems
    Total Credits: 8-9

    2 nd General Education Requirements

    Class Description Credits
    BIO 180/180L Biology I 4
    MAT 260 Introduction to Statistics 3
    PSY 250 Human Development 3
    Select one 3 credit course from the following options for a total of three (3) credits
    PHIL 150 Intorduction to Philosophy
    or 3
    REL 150 World Religions
    ENG 251 Sophomore Composition 3
    Select one 1 credit course from the following options for a total of one (1) credit
    PED Any Physical Education course
    or 1
    MSL 100 Introduction to Army Physical Readiness Training
    Select one 3-4 credit course from the following options for a total of three to four (3-4) credit
    SAM 101A Conversational Samoan I
    SAM 101B Conversational Samoan II
    SAM 111 Introduction to Samoan Language 3
    SAM 151/151L Freshman Samoan/Lab
    SAM 154 Introduction to Samoan Literature
    Total Credits: 23-24

    Total Credits

    Class Credits
    1 st Year General Education Requirements 31
    2 nd Year General Education Requirements 23-24
    Program Requirements 8-9
    Total Credits: 62-64