2009 CCBC College Catalog
Human Services
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
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General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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____PSYC 101
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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____CINS 101
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Introduction to Computers
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3
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____PSYC 105*
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Human Relations in a Culturally Diverse Society
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3 OR
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____SOCL 141*
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Racial and Cultural Minorities
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3
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____Biological and Physical Sciences**
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3-4
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____Math***
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3-4
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Total General Education:
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21-23
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*This course fulfills the General Education Diversity course requirement
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**Students wishing to transfer to a 4-year institution should take BIOL 107
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***Students wishing to transfer to a 4-year institution should take MATH 153
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Program Requirements:
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Credits
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____HUMS 101
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Introduction to Human Services
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3
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____HUMS 111
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Interview Techniques
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3 OR
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____HUMS 163
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Interviewing & Counseling Techniques for Child and Youth Services
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3
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____HUMS 211
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Case Management
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3
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____HUMS 274
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Internship: Human Services
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4
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____PSYC 201
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Abnormal Psychology
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3
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____ENGL 102
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College Composition II
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3
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____PSYC 103
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Human Growth and Development
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3 OR
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____HUMS 160
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Life Stages in Child and Youth Care
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3
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____HUMS 122
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Aging in America
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3
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____HUMS 220
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Crisis Management
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3 OR
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____HUMS 260
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Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention in Youth
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3
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Total Program Requirements:
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28
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Human Services Electives (Choose 4 courses)
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____HUMS/MNTH 205
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Group Counseling
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3
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____HUMS 131
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Job Coaching
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3
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____SOCL 102
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Social Problems
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3
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____ELDR 101
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Introduction to Elder Care
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3
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____ELDR 102
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Functional Impact of Aging
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3
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____HUMS 106
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Introduction to the Field of Child and Youth Care
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3
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____HUMS 140
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Life Skills Development
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3
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____HUMS 161
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Standards of Health and Safety in Child and Youth Services
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3
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____HUMS 162
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Legal and Ethical Issues in Child and Youth Care
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3
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Total Electives:
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12
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Total Number of Credits Required for Degree:
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61-636
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Program Description:
This program provides students with education and training to prepare them for entry-level positions in human services as well as for transfer to four-year institutions to attain professional degrees. Graduates of this program can expect to find employment serving a range of client populations including persons with physical and developmental challenges, mental health and substance abuse issues, elderly and vulnerable/at risk children.
Program Outcomes:
Graduates of this program will be able to:
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Effectively express opinions and facts through both oral and written communication;
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Assess and document a client's current status and apply basic therapeutic techniques; and
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Develop, prioritize, and implement a case management plan to address a client's issues.
Students who choose this curriculum and desire to transfer courses to a four-year institution should check with the program coordinator and an academic advisor. While many courses will transfer, certain specialized courses may not.
Program Coordinator:
CCBC Catonsville
Lisa Boone
410-455-4379 or lboone@ccbcmd.edu
