Human Services Concentrations
Students in the Human Services A.S. program may select one of the following concentrations to complete degree requirements.
Curriculum requirements for each are listed below.
- When planning your schedule, carefully note prerequisites, course sequencing, and availability of courses.
- To plan the most appropriate course selection, you should consult with your intended four-year transfer institution.
Consult with an academic advisor before scheduling courses for a concentration.
Corrections/Parole
The following courses must be completed:
| COURSES |
CREDIT HOURS |
| CJ 111 |
Introduction to Justice Systems |
3 |
| CJ 121 |
Institutional Corrections |
3 |
| CJ 213 |
Community Corrections |
3 |
| SOC 105 |
Deviant Behavior |
3 |
| ENG 270 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
The following courses must be completed:
| COURSES |
CREDIT HOURS |
| PSY 220 |
Psychology of Alcohol, Drug Use & Abuse |
3 |
| PSY 221 |
Assessment, Evaluation & Treatment |
3 |
| SOC 110 |
Race and Ethnicity |
3 |
| SOC 105 |
Deviant Behavior |
3 |
Educational Support
The following courses must be completed:
| COURSES |
CREDIT HOURS |
| PSY 217 |
Introduction to Children with Exceptionalities |
3 |
PSY 215
OR
PSY 216 |
Child Psychology
OR
Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
| SOC 110 |
Race and Ethnicity |
3 |
| EDU 202 |
Foundations of American Education |
3 |
Human Resources/Management
The following courses must be completed:
| COURSES |
CREDIT HOURS |
| BUS 150 |
Basic Communications 3 |
3 |
| BUS 225 |
Microcomputer Application Software |
3 |
| BUS 200 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
BUS 101
OR
BUS 206
OR
BUS 245 |
Accounting Principles I
OR
Human Resource Management
OR
Supervisory Management |
3-4 |
Social Work
The following courses must be completed:
| COURSES |
CREDIT HOURS |
| PSY 206 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 212 |
Development Psychology - Life Span |
3 |
PSY 215
OR
PSY 216 |
Child Psychology
OR
Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
| SOC 110 |
Race and Ethnicity |
3 |
A prior felony conviction may hinder a student’s ability to enroll in a course or complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or meet the criteria for licensure required by certain professions.
Human Services AS
The curriculum listed on this page represents the minimum coursework for the AS in Human Services.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Identify various types of human service organizations and their roles and mission.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the frameworks, models, and intervention strategies in the delivery of services.
- Demonstrate as appropriate, the helping skills utilized in human service fields.
- Apply a critical awareness of ethics and the social, economic, and cultural forces that impact individuals, families, and communities.
- Exhibit professional competency by successfully completing internships.
Transfer Information
Students planning to transfer into a four-year degree program in Human Services or a related field of study should contact their advisor, the Coordinator for Transfer and Articulation in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement, or the Human Services Program coordinator to plan the most appropriate course sequence for optimum transferability.
Cayuga‘s Human Services degree has articulation agreements with SUNY Albany, Cortland, SUNY Empire, Keuka, and Nazareth Colleges.
Graduation Requirements
No special requirements. The syllabus for all High School courses lists D- as the minimum passing grade but points out that they will not likely transfer to another institution.
General Information
The Human Services A.S. degree prepares students to enter the human service field. The program also provides concentration options for those who wish to focus on Social Work or Human Services or transfer and earn a Baccalaureate degree in a related field by providing professional and general education courses that parallel the first two years in a four-year institution. Students learn the basic knowledge, techniques, and ethics of the helping professions and gain valuable experience by completing internships at local social service agencies.
Degree Requirements
The curriculum listed on this page is required for the AS degree in Human Services. Transfer credit for Human Services will only be granted after the division chair reviews the transcript.
Candidates for the AS in Human Services must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of all required credits – 62-63 total
- A cumulative average of no less than 2.0
