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Programs - Public Service Technology
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Human Services - Specialization in Early Childhood Education |
Human Services
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Coordinator:
Charles Justice, LRC 714, Ext. 2566
Length:
Four semesters (two years)
Purpose:
The curriculum is designed
to provide students with a broad foundation in preparation for work in a variety
of social service fields. With the increasing demands upon human services
agencies for the delivery of specialized services, there is a growing need for
trained workers and paraprofessionals with essential skills.
Persons seeking their first employment in human services and those
presently in such occupations seeking to upgrade their skills may benefit from
this curriculum.
Occupational Objectives:
Child Care
Worker
Rehabilitation Technician
Social Services Aide Corrections
Assistant
Teacher’s
Aide
Counseling Aide
Adult/Nursing Home Worker
Admission Requirements:
A student eligible for admission to the college can normally be
considered for admission to the Human Services Associate Degree curriculum.
Proficiency in high school English and mathematics is required. Students who are
not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their
deficiencies in developmental courses.
Program Requirements: The Human
Services curriculum consists of courses in psychology, sociology, public
services and human services. In addition to these core courses, other courses in
general education and related areas are included. Instruction will include both
a specialized as well as a general education approach. Upon completion of the
four-semester program, the student is awarded the Associate of Applied Science
in Human Services.
Notes on Transfer:
Associate of Applied Science Degree programs are designed primarily
to provide occupational competence for employment. Upon the student’s request,
courses may be modified to provide possible transfer acceptability by four-year
colleges and universities. Transfer options are listed in the footnotes.
Human Services
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First
Semester (Fall) |
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Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab.
Hrs. |
Crs. |
|
ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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SDV 101 |
Orientation to College Success |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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EEE |
1Degree
Related Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HMS 100 |
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PSY 120 |
Human Relations |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PSY 200 |
Principles of Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
PED |
2Physical
Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1 |
|
|
Total |
16
|
2-3
|
17
|
|
Second
Semester (Spring)
|
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ENG 112 |
College Composition II |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PBS 265 |
Interviewing |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PLS 211 |
United States Government I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PSY 235 |
Child Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
SOC 200 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
MTH 146 |
3Introduction
to Elem. Statistics |
3 |
0
|
3
|
|
|
Total |
18 |
0
|
18
|
|
Third
Semester (Fall)
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PSY 236 |
Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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SOC 215 |
Sociology of the Family |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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ECO 201 |
4Principles
of Economics I
or ECO 202 |
3
|
3
|
3
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PBS 266 |
Group Leadership |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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ITE 100
or 115 |
5Intro. to
Information Systems or
Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts |
3
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0
|
3
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PED |
2Physical
Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1 |
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Total |
15 |
2-3 |
16 |
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Fourth
Semester (Spring)
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PSY 237 |
Adult Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HMS 227 |
Change Agent |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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SOC 268 |
Social Problems |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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EEE |
6Humanities
Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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SPD 110 |
Intro. to Speech Communications |
3 |
0 |
3
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|
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Total |
15 |
0 |
15 |
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Total Minimum Credits for the AAS
Degree....................................... 66
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Notes
The above semester-by semester sequence of courses may be modified
when necessary. Please meet with your faculty advisor for a discussion of
factors which affect planning and sequencing in this program of study.
1. Recommended degree electives include HMS 197, 297; HLT 110,
121; AST 141*; SOC 235, 236.
2. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for Physical
Education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions
may require a PED activity course in the general education core.
3. Transfer students are advised to substitute MTH 151, 163 or 241
for this course.
4. ECO 201 or 202 may be
taken to complete the economics requirement. Note that Economics 201 is
Macroeconomics and 202 is Microeconomics.
5. Keyboarding skills
highly recommended.
6. Humanities
electives include: ART 201, 202;
foreign languages, literature, MUS
121, 122; PHI 101; REL 200, 210,
230; SPD 130,
151, 152.
*Keyboarding
skills required.
Cooperative Education - HMS 197 or HMS 297 may
be taken after satisfactory completion of the first semester with Faculty
Curriculum Advisor and Faculty Co-op Advisor approvals. The non-paid Co-op
Education option is available in this program of study.
Human
Services - Specialization in Early Childhood Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Coordinator:
Charles Justice, LRC 714, Ext. 2566
Length:
Four semesters (two years)
Purpose: The
program in Early Childhood Development is designed to provide students with
practical skills and theoretical knowledge related to the care, development and
guidance of young children. The curriculum addresses the intellectual, social,
physical, emotional, and creative growth of young children.
Occupational Objectives:
Day Care Center Worker
Nursery Schools Teacher’s Aide
Family Day Care Specialist
Child Development Specialist
Teaching Assistant
After School Programs
Admission Requirements:
A student eligible for admission to the college can normally be
considered for admission to the Human Services Specialization in Early Childhood
Education Associate Degree curriculum. Proficiency in high school English and
mathematics is required. Students who are not proficient in English and
mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental
courses.
Program Requirements:
The Human Services Specialization in Early Childhood Education curriculum
consists of courses in psychology, sociology, public services, and human
services. In addition to these core courses, other courses in general education
and related areas are included. Instruction will include both a specialized as
well as a general education approach. Upon completion of the four-semester
program, the student is awarded the Associate of Applied Science in Human
Services - Specialization in Early Childhood Education.
Notes on Transfer:
Associate of Applied Science Degree programs are designed primarily
to provide occupational competence for employment. Upon the student’s request,
courses may be modified to provide possible transfer acceptability by four-year
colleges and universities. Transfer options are listed in the footnotes.
Human Services - Specialization in Early Childhood Education
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First
Semester
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Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab.
Hrs. |
Crs. |
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ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HMS 100 |
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PSY 120 |
Human Relations |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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CHD 120 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PSY 200 |
Principles of Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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SDV 101 |
Orientation to College Success |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
PED |
1Physical
Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1
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Total |
16
|
2-3
|
17 |
|
Second
Semester
|
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ENG 112 |
College Composition II |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PSY 235 |
Child Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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MTH 146 |
2Introduction
to Elem. Statistics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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SOC 200 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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CHD 145 |
Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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PED |
1Physical
Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1
|
|
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Total |
14
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4-5
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16
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Third
Semester (Fall) |
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ITE 100
or 115 |
3Intro. to
Information Systems or
Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts |
3
|
0
|
3
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SOC 215 |
Sociology of the Family |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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EEE |
4Humanities
elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CHD 205 |
Guiding the Behavior of Children |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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EDU 235 |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Education |
3
|
0
|
3
|
|
EEE |
5Social
Science Sequence Part I |
3
|
0
|
3
|
|
|
Total |
18
|
0 |
18
|
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Fourth
Semester (Spring) |
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SPD 110 |
Intro. to Speech
Communications |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
EEE |
5Social
Science Sequence Part II
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
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CHD 118 |
Language Arts for Children |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
HMS 227 |
Change Agent |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
SOC 268 |
Social Problems |
3 |
0 |
3
|
|
|
Total |
14
|
2
|
15
|
|
Total Minimum Credits for
the AAS Degree........................................66
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Notes
The above semester-by semester sequence of courses may be modified
when necessary. Please meet with your faculty advisor for a discussion of
factors which affect planning and sequencing in this program of study.
1. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for Physical
Education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions
may require a PED activity course in the general education core.
2. Transfer
students are advised to substitute MTH 151, 163 or 241 for this course.
3. Keyboarding skills highly recommended.
4. Humanities elective include ART 201, 202; foreign languages;
literature, MUS 121, 122; PHI 101; REL 200, 210, 230; SPD 130, 151, 152.
5. Select one
sequence and complete both courses. PLS 211 and 212 or ECO 201 and 202 or GEO
210 and 220 or HIS 101 and 102 or HIS 121 and 122.