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.
Career Possibilities
- Social Workers
- Social and Human Service Assistants
- School Counselors and Psychologists
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Teacher Aides or Assistants
- Parole/Probation Officers
- Counselors in Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorders, and Mental Health
- Community Health Workers
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
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| ENGL 101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| HS 101 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| ENGL 102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| HS 102 | Human Service Theory | 3 |
| MATH 121 OR MATH 214 |
Fund Statistics Tech OR Statistics |
3 |
| PSCI 102 | American Government | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| HLTH or PE Elective | 1 | |
| 16 | ||
| THIRD SEMESTER | ||
| ENGL 220 OR ENGL 221 OR ENGL 222 |
Interpersonal Communications OR Effective Speech: Public Address OR Effective Speech: Group Discussion |
3 |
| General Education World History and Global Awareness OR General Education The Arts |
3 | |
| General Education Science Elective (recommend BIOL 100: Human Biology) |
3-4 | |
| HS 105 | Human Services Internship & Seminar | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| 14-15 | ||
| FOURTH SEMESTER | ||
| HS 106 | Human Services Internship Seminar | 2 |
| General Education History Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| 17 | ||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 62-63 | |
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.