Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

Associate Degree Advisors

Lynn Paterna
Professor
PSB 212E
Phone: (907) 555-1234
Email: lspaterna@alaska.edu

Amber Fullmer Christensen
Professor
PSB 212
Phone: (907) 786-6439
Email: amchristensen@alaska.edu

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Program Outcomes:

Students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Human Services will be able to:

Apply the skills and competencies necessary to assess clients' individual needs, and develop and implement a plan of action.
Demonstrate knowledge of the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) Standards for Ethical Behavior in their professional work.
Demonstrate active listening, counseling skills, dealing effectively with conflict, clarifying expectations, and establishing rapport.
Apply knowledge to working in community-based human services organizations.

A. General University Requirements

Complete the General University Requirements for Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees (described in the UAA Course Catalog)

B. General Education Requirements

Complete the General Course Requirements for AAS Degrees (GCRs) (described in the UAA Course Catalog)

C. Major Requirements

Complete the following required core courses (30 credits):

ANTH A200 or ANTH A202	Alaska Native Cultures or Cultural Anthropology	3
PSY A111, A150 or A200	Introduction to Psychology, Lifespan Development or Introduction to Behavior Analysis	3
HUMS A107	History and Systems of Human Services	3
HUMS A155	Human Relations in the Workplace	3
HUMS A223	Introduction to Paraprofessional Counseling I	3
HUMS A256	Groups and Organizations	3
HUMS A295A	Human Services Practicum I	3
HUMS A295B	Human Services Practicum II	3
HUMS A324	Introduction to Paraprofessional Counseling II	3
HUMS A353	Working with Individuals with Disabilities: A Human Service Perspective	3

2. Complete 9 credits from the following electives:

HUMS A123	Community Education and Prevention in Substance Abuse	3
HUMS A125	Intervention and Prevention of High Risk Behaviors in Adoloscents	3
HUMS/DLS A200	Introduction to Children's Behavioral Health	3
HUMS/DLS A205	Teaching Social Skills to Youth in Children's Behavioral Health	3
HUMS/DLS A206	Positive Behavioral Supports in Children's Behavioral Health	3
HUMS A224	Conflict and Collaborative Systems	3
HUMS A385	Working with Traumatized Children	3

3. Choose 12 credits of additional University electives. Consultation with faculty advisor is recommended.

4. A total of 60 credits is required for the degree

Suggested Course Sequence

A.A.S. Degree (All courses must be at the 100 level or above)

First Semester
HUMS 107 History and Systems of Human Services	HUMS A223 Introduction to Paraprofessional Counseling I	HUMS A155 Human Relations in the Workplace	COMM A111 or COMM A235 or COMM A237 or COMM A241	English Placement or Elective/ General Ed Requirement
Second Semester
HUMS A324 Paraprofessional Counseling II	PSY A111 or PSY A150 (GER)	HUMS Elective	HUMS A256 Groups and Organizations	WRTG A111 (Accuplacer required)
Third Semester
HUMS A295A Practicum I	HUMS A353 Working with Individuals with Disabilities	Elective/ General Ed Requirement	ANTH A200 or ANTH A202 (GER)	WRTG A211, 212, 213, or 214
Fourth Semester
HUMS A295B Practicum II	HUMS Elective	HUMS Elective	Elective/ General Ed Requirement	Elective/ General Ed Requirement

12 credits of additional University electives are required. For students intending to pursue their Bachelor's Degree after completing the Associate, we recommend taking electives that will meet GER requirements for the BHS degree. See UAA Catalog for approved GER list.

A TOTAL OF 60 CREDITS IS REQUIRED FOR THE A.A.S. DEGREE IN HUMAN SERVICES

Practicum I & II are required for the AAS in Human Services.

The Department follows strict guidelines dictated by the accrediting body for Human Services Programs (CSHSE).
Students must meet ALL prerequisites to be admitted.

Practicum I - HUMS A295A Prerequisites:

Admission to Human Services AAS Degree Program

The following courses must be completed with a grade of C or better:

HUMS A107 History and Systems of Human Services
HUMS A155 Human Relations in the Workplace
HUMS A223 Introduction to Paraprofessional Counseling I
WRTG A111 Methods of Written Communication (completed or concurrently enrolled)

Practicum II - HUMS A295B Prerequisites:

HUMS A295A Human Services Practicum I (with grade C or better)

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