Human Services A.A.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Human Services A.A.S.: 60 credits

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
A.A.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements.9-15
As part of the A.A.S. requirements, complete the following:
Communication
WRTG F211X
Writing and the Humanities
or WRTG F212X
 Writing and the Professions
or WRTG F213X
 Writing and the Sciences
or WRTG F214X
 Arguing Across Contexts
Human Relations
Complete one of the following:
HUMS F120
Cultural Diversity in Human Services
RHS F110
and RHS F115
Cross-cultural Bridging Skills
and Issues of Personal Development
Human Services Program Requirements
Complete the following:
HUMS F101Introduction to Human Services3
or SWK F103X Introduction to Social Work
HUMS F205Basic Principles of Group Counseling3
HUMS F301Ethics in Human Service3
or SWK F220 Ethics, Values and Social Work Practice
PSY F111XIntroduction to Psychology3
PSY F240Psychology of Development3
Complete one of the following tracks:30-34
General
Rural Human Services Certificate
Total Credits60

Tracks

General Track

General Track Requirements
Complete the following:
HUMS F125XIntroduction to Addictive Processes3
HUMS F140Family Systems3
HUMS F220Counseling Strategies for Individuals3
HUMS F232Human Service Practicum I3
HUMS F233Human Service Practicum II3
HUMS F285Case Management and Community Development3
HUMS F305Substance Abuse Counseling3
Complete three of the following:9
ANTH F100X
Individual, Society and Culture
or SOC F101X
 Introduction to Sociology
ANS F242X
Indigenous Cultures of Alaska
or ANTH F242
 Native Cultures of Alaska
HUMS F185X
Science of Happiness and Well-Being
HUMS F250
Current Issues in Human Services (3 credits)
HUMS F275
Contemporary Practices in Addiction Studies
Total Credits30

Rural Human Services Certificate Track

Rural Human Services Certificate Track Requirements
Complete the RHS Certificate 128
Complete two of the following:6
HUMS F185X
Science of Happiness and Well-Being
HUMS F250
Current Issues in Human Services (3 credits)
HUMS F275
Contemporary Practices in Addiction Studies
HUMS F305
Substance Abuse Counseling
Total Credits34
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28 credits from the Rural Human Services Certificate program translate directly to fulfill the A.A.S. program requirements.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
  • Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
  • Courses with (*) are recommended.

General Track

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HUMS F117 (*)103HUMS F120, RHS F110, or RHS F115133
PSY F111X203HUMS F125X203
WRTG F111X13PSY F240203
Complete one of the following:13Program Elective3
Complete one of the following:13
Complete one of the following:203
 
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HUMS F140203HUMS F205203
HUMS F220203HUMS F233203
HUMS F232203HUMS F285203
HUMS F305203Program Elective3
Program Elective3Complete one of the following:203
 
 
 15 15
Total Credits 60

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

 Rural Human Services Certificate Track

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HUMS F117 (*)103HUMS F120, RHS F110, or RHS F115133
PSY F111X203HUMS F205203
WRTG F111X13Complete one of the following:13
Complete one of the following:203
 Complete one of the following:203
 
 
 12 12
Second Year
FallCredits 
PSY F240203 
Program Elective3 
Program Elective3 
Complete one of the following:13 
 
 
 
 
 12 
Total Credits 36

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity with particular knowledge and understanding of the Alaskan rural community contexts, cultures, and relevant issues
  • Have a generalist understanding of human service ethics
  • Obtain vocational, technical, career training and education at associate degree levels; and which meets workforce recognized credentialing
  • Examine, investigate, and interpret a variety of concepts concerned with the study of the social life of groups and individuals useful to human service providers and implement appropriate counseling skills