Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
102 Fourth Semester (Fall)
Human Services Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree (A45380)
BIO-169
Anatomy & Physiology II
4
BUS-137
Principles of Management
3
HEA-112
First Aid and CPR
2
Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: ACA, DDT, HSE, PSY, SAB, SOC
HFS-120
Group Exercise Instruction
3
First Semester (Fall)
HFS-218
Lifestyle Chng & Wellness
4
ACA-115
Success & Study Skills
1
ENG-111
Writing & Inquiry
3
Fifth Semester (Spring)
HSE-110
Intro to Human Services
3
HFS-114
Phys Fit Theory & Instr
4
SAB-135
Addictive Process
3
HFS-118
Fitness Facility Mgmt
4
SAB-140 Pharmacology
HFS-210
Personal Training
3
HFS-212
Exercise Programming
3
Second Semester (Spring)
WBL-111
Work-Based Learning
1
DDT-110
Developmental Disabilities
3
1 69
HSE-123
Interviewing Techniques
3
PED Elective Total Credit Hours Required PED Elective: PED-117, PED-118, PED-119, PED-120, PED-122,
Credits
3
HSE-125 Counseling
3
HSE-227
Children & Adol in Crisis
3
PSY-150
General Psychology
3
PED-217 NOTE: Graduates of the Health and Fitness Science program will
Third Semester (Summer)
be required to sit for the American Council on Exercise Personal
CIS-110
Introduction to Computers
3
Trainer Certification Exam before graduation. Graduates may also be
COM-231
Public Speaking
3
eligible to sit for a variety of other examinations that pertain to the
HSE-210
Human Services Issues
2
health and fitness industry.
HUM-115
Critical Thinking
3
SAB-210
Sub Abuse Counselling
3
Human Services Technology
Academic Success and Public Service
The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses that prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas. Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions. Specific Program Requirements 1. General college admission requirements. 2. Students pursuing the degree should be aware that employers in the human services field (substance abuse and otherwise) can require prospective volunteers, interns, and employees to pass medical examinations, criminal background, drug & alcohol screen, immunization, and citizenship verification checks before they will be allowed to work at an organization.
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Fourth Semester (Fall) HSE-112
Group Process I
2
HSE-220
Case Management
3
HSE-240
Issues in Client Services
3
PSY-241
Developmental Psychology
3
SOC-225
Social Diversity
3
Fifth Semester (Spring) BIO-161
Intro to Human Biology
3
HSE-225
Crisis Intervention
3
PSY-281
Abnormal Psychology
3
SOC-213
Sociology of the Family
3
Total Credit Hours Required
68
