Associate of Applied Science

Public Service Technologymental health image
Major: Human Services
Specialization: Mental Health

In addition to the above specialization, specializations in Early Childhood Education and Gerontology are also available.

Length: Two-year Program - Four semesters

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed to prepare students as paraprofessionals in the field of human services. Successful completion of the program will qualify students for entry-level jobs in social services, mental health, mental retardation, child care, nursing homes, substance abuse and correctional facilities. The program will expose students to the characteristics, basic skills and knowledge necessary for human services providers.

Occupational Objective: Preparation for positions as human services workers in the following settings:

Alcohol Treatment Program Nursing Homes
Sheltered Workshop Programs Social Services Departments
Senior Citizens Centers Correctional Institutions
Group Homes and Clubhouses Juvenile Treatment Centers

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements, established for the College (as listed under the general admission), entry into the Associate of Applied Science degree program with a major in mental health will require departmental permission.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
ENG 111* College Composition I 3 0 3
HMS 100 Introduction to Human Services 3 0 3
HMS 121 Basic Counseling Skills I 3 0 3
PSY 231 Life Span Human Development I 3 0 3
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 0 3
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
TOTAL 16 0 16
         
  Second Semester      
ENG 112* College Composition II 3 0 3
ITE 115 Basic Computer Literacy 3 0 3
PED Elective  or HLT 100 3 0 3
MTH Mathematics (MTH 151 or 163) 3 0 3
HMS 122 Basic Counseling Skills II 3 0 3
PSY Elective 3 0 3
  TOTAL 18 0 18
         
  Third Semester      
MEN 101 Mental Health Skills I 3 0 3
PSY 215 Abnormal Psychology 3 0 3
HMS Elective 3 0 3
PSY 232 Life Span Human Development II 3 0 3
SOC 200 Principles to Sociology 3 0 3
ELECTIVE*** Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
  Total 18 0 18
         
Fourth Semester
MEN 102 Mental Health Skills II 3 0 3
SOC 268 Social Problems 3 0 3
MEN 225 Counseling Therapy or 3 0 3
ECO 120 Survey of Economics      
ECO 201 Prin. of Eco. I - Macroecon. 3 0 3
HMS 190** Coord. Internship/Mental Health 0 10 3
  TOTAL 12 10 15

Total Minimum Credits for the Mental Health Major 67

* Students who do not wish to pursue a Baccalaureate degree may substitute ENG 101-102 for ENG 111-112.
** Requires approval of the Human Services Advisor
*** Humanities/Fine Arts Electives: Students may choose from the following courses: Philosophy, Religion, Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, and Foreign Languages. Before making a selection, the student is advised to determine the transfer institution's requirements.