Human Services (AAHUST)
Associate in Arts Degree
Description
This program prepares students for a job as a substance abuse, hospice, case, psychiatric, or social services aide in settings such as schools, rehabilitation centers, and mental health clinics or as a staff member in a community/neighborhood center. The program provides skills students will need to work on a one-to-one basis or in groups to help people cope with problems. The program also prepares students to transfer to a bachelor's degree program where they will continue developing skills for a career in the field of social work. The program transfers to Eastern Michigan University and Madonna University.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, BSW degree*
Kaplan University, BS degree;
Madonna University, BSW degree.
*Students should meet with an EMU Department of Social Work advisor before applying
for admission to EMU's program.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the
Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must have the following:
-Academic Math Level of 2
-Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6
Applicants must enroll in HSW 100 and complete the course with a grade of "C" or
better.
Applicants must meet the following suitability criteria:
- Has a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all WCC courses
- Demonstrates honesty in dealings with other students and faculty
- Demonstrates behavior conforming to the National Organization for Human Service
Education's "Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals" (printed in the program
handbook)
- Presents in an appropriate and professional manner in the interview
- Demonstrates evidence of being able to relate to clients in a helpful manner
- Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a non-family member who
knows them well such as a minister, employer, or teacher.
Applying for Admission to the Program
The faculty and administration reserve the right to admit and retain only those students
who, in their judgment, possess academic and personal suitability for the Human Services
Program. Suitability criteria are listed below and also can be found in the Human
Services Student Handbook.
Applications to the program must be made during the semester that students are enrolled
in HSW 100 (Introduction to Human Services). Interested students who are enrolled
in the course will be invited to submit a written request for an admission interview.
Continuing Eligibility
Faculty will review students' eligibility for the program on an ongoing basis.
1. Students must maintain satisfactory academic class performance, as evidenced by
a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
2. Students must earn a "C" or better in all HSW courses.
3. To enroll in the Human Services field internships, students must have completed
prerequisite courses with a "C" or better.
4. Students must maintain at least an 80% rate of attendance in class and in an internship
placement.
5. Students must honor any agreement entered into with an agency serving as an internship
site.
6. Students must maintain ethical behavior as defined in the National Organization
for Human Service Education's "Ethical Standards of Human Services Professionals."
7. Students should be aware that internship sites might conduct background checks
on applicants to determine if they have been convicted of a crime or are addicted
to drugs or alcohol.
Contact Information
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- Behavioral Sciences Department
- Advisors
- Kristy Norris
Requirements
(Items marked with an icon 
are available online.)
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 1** | 3 | |
| HSW 229 | Human Services Success Skills | 1 | |
| PSY 206 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 4 | |
| PSY 210 | Behavior Modification | 3 | |
| PSY 257 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 225 | Family Social Work | 3 | |
| Total | 17 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities 2*** | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences 2 (not BIO discipline) | 3 | |
| COM 101 | or | Fundamentals of Speaking | |
| COM 102 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| HSW 230 | Field Internship and Seminar I | 3 | |
| Elective(s) to reach a minimum 60 credits | 1 | ||
| Total | 13 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*Select one of the following courses: MTH 125, MTH 160, MTH 176, MTH 181 or MTH 191. Transfer students should check with their selected school to confirm the math and/or credit requirements.
**Select one of the following courses: ART 143, ART 150, DAN 180, DRA 180, ENG 181, ENG 213, ENG 214, ENG 224 or ENG 242, HUM 150, HUM 175, HUM 221, MUS 180.
***Select another course in a different discipline from the Humanities section of the MTA list. Do not choose any courses in bold; they don't meet WCC General Education requirements.
If transferring to Madonna University, follow the curricular guide for that university. See a program advisor for details.