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1175 - Human Services - AS

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Public & Professional Services CR AS

Program Code

1175

Divisions

Public & Professional Services

Degree Designation

AS

Program Description

This degree program is designed to prepare students for transfer into baccalaureate programs in social work, human services, counseling, psychology, early care and education, and other related fields. While providing a foundation of knowledge in human services, students will choose electives that match their career goals in fields such as mental health; early care and education; gerontology; alcohol and chemical dependency; and developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities and rehabilitation services. Students will prepare for transfer and employment by completing a one- semester internship and additional liberal arts and sciences electives.

Information And Additional Notes

  • Students must be willing to obtain and pay for any necessary physical or medical examinations or tests which are required by some internship agencies.

  • Enrollment in the human services program does not guarantee acceptance into field placements in the human services program. A criminal history or indication of child maltreatment may jeopardize the student’s acceptance into a field placement agency.

  • Students must complete an application for internship and approval of the application is required for all field placement courses in human services. Some internship agencies require FBI or Child Abuse Registry checks. These processes can be lengthy and may require up to four months in order for approval to be obtained prior to placement.

Human Services (A.S.) | Jamestown Community College (sunyjcc.edu)

Outcome

Show an appropriate level of personal growth and self-awareness.

Outcome

Demonstrate competence in helping clients and/or providing early care and education to young children.

Outcome

Demonstrate integration of theory and skills in field learning.

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of public and private welfare systems.

Outcome

Exhibit an understanding of and respect for individuals with ethnic, cultural, gender and racial differences.

Outcome

Demonstrate analytic ability and critical thinking skills through fieldwork and case analyses as they apply to problem solving with clients and client systems.

Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge, commitment to, and utilization of the Codes of Ethics in Human Services.