Human And Social Services Program

Human and Social Services Program Division of Social Sciences — Curriculum Code: 2202 Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Why major in Human and Social Services? • To obtain a broad-based professional education in preparation for a wide variety of jobs such as: clergy counselor, social services case aide, addiction counselor, youth services worker, gerontology worker, family services worker, crisis counselor, mental health worker; • To begin a career where you have the satisfaction of helping individuals and communities. What options are offered? Addiction counselor, clergy counselor, mental health, social work/gerontology.

Do I have to choose an option? No, you do not. You may choose to have a general concentration.

If I major in Human and Social Services, can I transfer to an upper-division college or university? This program is designed for immediate employment. However, four-year institutions will apply most or all of your courses toward a bachelor’s degree, depending upon their program requirements. Consult your departmental advisor to obtain information about transferability. Students pursuing the Clergy Counselor option are, upon graduation, excepted into the Religious Studies online BA degree program at Hampton University. Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major? Based on your placement test scores, you may have to take developmental courses in mathematics, English and/or reading before taking courses at the 100 level and above. How long will it take for me to complete this degree? If you do not need developmental course work and you register for an average of 17 credits each semester, you can complete the degree in two years. You may shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer sessions. Where should I direct specific questions about this program? Contact the Division at (973) 877-3250 for referral to a faculty advisor or counselor.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

u Demonstrate knowledge of the network of agencies and institutions that provide human and social services to individuals, families, and communities, and also their structure, policies, and procedures; u Demonstrate knowledge of the scope, importance, and components of ethical and professional standards of the human services professions and service providers;

u Demonstrate familiarity with the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes of professional practice in human services occupations;

u Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical approaches that inform human services practice in social work, gerontology, addictions counselling, mental health, and treatment; and

u Demonstrate familiarity with the skills involved in engaging clients in a helping relationship and facilitating positive behavioural changes; u Demonstrate knowledge of clinical application including case conceptualization, hypothesis building, and therapeutic techniques, applicable within a diverse cultural environment.

u Demonstrate knowledge of diverse religious beliefs and their psychosocial impact upon the helping relationship.

Human and Social Services — A.A.S. Degree Program RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES:**

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (22 credits)

First Semester Communications (6 credits) ENG 101 College Composition I ENG 102 College Composition II

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Social Science (9 credits) PSY 101 General Psychology I 3 Select two of the following courses: ANT 101, ANT 105, ECO 101, ECO 102, POL 101, POL 104, PSY 102, PSY 219, SOC 101, SOC 108, or SOC 219 6 Lab Science/Math (4 credits) Select a Lab Science or Math course from: BIO 101, 102, 121, or 122; or MTH 101 or 103 (Recommended: BIO 102 or MTH 101)

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Humanities (3 credits) Select a History course from: 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, 3 122, 131, 132, 134, 135, 136, 137, 161, or 162

PSY PSY SOC SOC SOC SOC SOC SOC SOC SOC

209 Abnormal Psychology or 225 Child and Adolescent Abnormal Psychology 250 Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy 251 Counseling and Treatment of Addictions 111 Helper Theory 121 Social Services Policies & Procedures 207 Understanding Death and Dying 228 Human and Social Services Fieldwork I 229 Human and Social Services Internship Seminar I 230 Human and Social Services Fieldwork II 231 Human and Social Services Internship Seminar II 250 Alcohol & Drug Use in American Society

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ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS: (12 credits) Select three courses from: CJI 211, PSY 210, PSY 219, PSY 232, SOC 108, SOC 153, SOC 201, SOC 252, REL 101, REL 104, REL 105 *Free elective recommended: CIS 107 or SPN 100 or MTH 101 or HLT 101 Total Credits Required for Degree

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Second Semester ENG SOC PSY PSY

College Composition II Social Services Policies & Procedures I Abnormal Psychology or Child and Adolescent Abnormal Psychology Math 100 or higher Humanities requirement

102 121 209 225

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Third Semester BIO SOC SOC SOC

MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS: (33 credits) PSY PSY

ENG 101 College Composition I PSY 101 General Psychology I SOC 111 Helper Theory Free elective

102 207 228 229

College Biology II Understanding Death & Dying Human and Social Services Fieldwork I Human and Social Services Internship Seminar I (SOC 228 and 229 must be taken together) Additional course requirement

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Fourth Semester PSY SOC SOC SOC

251 250 230 231

Counseling and Treatment of Addictions Alcohol & Drug Use in American Society Human and Social Services Fieldwork II Human and Social Services Internship Seminar II (SOC 230 and 231 must be taken together) Additional course requirement Additional course requirement

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* In acknowledging the distinctive and specialized education and training that social workers, addiction counselors, clergy counselors, and psychologists obtain to provide a broad array of mental health and rehabilitative services, the Human and Social Services Program has established several concentrations. Students in the social work/gerontology concentration should select SOC 108 and SOC 201 and an additional 3 credits from “Additional Course Requirements.” Students in the addictions counseling concentration should select CJI 211, SOC 252, and SOC 153. Students in the mental health concentration should select PSY 210, PSY 219, and PSY 232.Students in the clergy counselor concentration should select REL 101, REL 104, and REL 105. Note: Educational requirements for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in New Jersey are met by CJI 211, PSY 251, SOC 153, SOC 250, SOC 252, SOC 228/229, and SOC 230/231.

**NOTE:This plan assumes the completion of all required developmental courses in reading, writing, and mathematics as well as other pre- and co-requisites for some of the courses, as listed in the Course Descriptions section.