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Fourth Semester (Fall)
BIO-169 Anatomy & Physiology II BUS-137 Principles of Management HEA-112 First Aid and CPR HFS-120 Group Exercise Instruction HFS-218 Lifestyle Chng & Wellness 4 3 2 3 4
Fifth Semester (Spring)
HFS-114 Phys Fit Theory & Instr HFS-118 Fitness Facility Mgmt HFS-210 Personal Training HFS-212 Exercise Programming WBL-111 Work-Based Learning PED Elective
Total Credit Hours Required
4 4 3 3 1 1
69
PED Elective: PED-117, PED-118, PED-119, PED-120, PED-122, PED-217 NOTE: Graduates of the Health and Fitness Science program will be required to sit for the American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Certification Exam before graduation. Graduates may also be eligible to sit for a variety of other examinations that pertain to the health and fitness industry.
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�
Human Services Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree (A45380)
Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: ACA, DDT, HSE, PSY, SAB, SOC
First Semester (Fall) Credits
ACA-115 Success & Study Skills ENG-111 Writing & Inquiry HSE-110 Intro to Human Services 1 3 3
SAB-135 Addictive Process 3
SAB-140 Pharmacology 3
Second Semester (Spring)
DDT-110 Developmental Disabilities HSE-123 Interviewing Techniques HSE-125 Counseling HSE-227 Children & Adol in Crisis PSY-150 General Psychology 3 3 3 3 3
Third Semester (Summer)
CIS-110 Introduction to Computers COM-231 Public Speaking HSE-210 Human Services Issues HUM-115 Critical Thinking SAB-210 Sub Abuse Counselling 3 3 2 3 3
Fourth Semester (Fall)
HSE-112 Group Process I HSE-220 Case Management HSE-240 Issues in Client Services PSY-241 Developmental Psychology SOC-225 Social Diversity 2 3 3 3 3
Fifth Semester (Spring)
BIO-161 Intro to Human Biology HSE-225 Crisis Intervention PSY-281 Abnormal Psychology SOC-213 Sociology of the Family
Total Credit Hours Required
3 3 3 3
68
This certificate offers students an opportunity to learn about substance abuse and professional human services practice� The certificate has been designed to enhance the professional knowledge base of individuals who have obtained or who desire to obtain entry-level employment in human services settings, particularly those serving individuals affected by substance abuse issues�
The certificate’s course work can be of particular value to:
1� Workers already employed in the human services field who desire to increase their knowledge of substance abuse and professional human services practice� 2� Individuals seeking to obtain or renew credentials as a substance abuse professional through the
North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional
Practice Board (NCSAPPB); consult the NCSAPPB website for credentialing requirements� 3� Students who are currently completing or who have previously completed the requirements of the College’s associate degree in Human Services
Technology who desire to expand their knowledge of substance abuse as a component of wider human services practice�
Specific Program Requirements
1� General college admission requirements� 2� At least 50% of the credit hours required for the certificate must be completed at the College� 3� Compliance with the expectations and standards outlined in the Human Service Technology student handbook�
4� Students pursuing the certificate should be aware that employers in the human services field (substance abuse and otherwise) can require prospective volunteers, interns, and employees to pass criminal background, drug screen, and citizenship verification checks before they will be allowed to work at an organization�
Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: DDT, HSE, and SAB
First Semester (Fall)
HSE-112 Group Process I SAB-135 Addictive Process SAB-140 Pharmacology
Second Semester (Spring)
DDT-110 Developmental Disabilities HSE-227 Children & Adolescents in Crisis
Credits
2 3 3
3 3 Third Semester (Summer) SAB-210 Substance Abuse Counseling 3
Total Credit Hours Required 17
The Human Services & Substance Abuse Studies Certificate is offered in a 100% online format� Distance learning allows the degree to be completed around the student’s personal schedule without the need to travel to a physical location�
