Human Services, A.A.S. < College of DuPage

The Human Services Generalist degree prepares students for entry-level human services work with a broad range of populations. This degree includes program requirements, program electives, and general education in the courses listed below.

For more information about Human Services, please visit the program page.

Degree Requirements

Field of Study Code: HUMAN.AAS

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Requirements
HUMAN 1100	Introduction to Human Services	3
HUMAN 1113	Interpersonal Dynamics	3
HUMAN 1114	Contemporary Practice Models	3
HUMAN 1121	Cross-Cultural Communications	3
HUMAN 1125	Introduction to Addictions	3
HUMAN 1141	The Recovery Process	3
HUMAN 1170	Role of Advocacy in Human Services	3
HUMAN 1175	Crisis Intervention	3
HUMAN 1180	Interpersonal Violence	3
HUMAN 2212	Group Dynamics	3
HUMAN 2223	Field Skills	1
HUMAN 2240	Family Education and Treatment Models	3
HUMAN 2251	Fieldwork I	4
HUMAN 2279	Ethics & Legal Issues in Human Services	3
Program Electives
Select a minimum of four credit hours from the following: ¹		4
HUMAN 1105	Esteem Building
HUMAN 1126	Psychopharmacology for Addictions Counselors
HUMAN 1130	Psychedelic Mindview
HUMAN 1140	Mental Health First Aid
HUMAN 1160	Residential Child Care
HUMAN 1165	Dynamics of Child Abuse
HUMAN 1190	Introduction-Developmental Disabilities
HUMAN 1820	Selected Topics I
HUMAN 2200	Human Services Corrections Counseling
HUMAN 2213	Grief Counseling
HUMAN 2214	Older Adult Care Management
HUMAN 2230	Grant Development for Non-Profit Organizations
HUMAN 2286	Assessment of Clinical Issues for Veterans
HUMAN 2288	Treatment Approaches for Veterans And Families
General Education
Select 19 credits ²		19
Total Credits		64

¹: With administrator consent, credits from another Social & Behavioral Sciences discipline may be applied.
²: In addition to the courses listed above.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A.S. degree, please visit the A.A.S. degree catalog page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Semester		Credits
HUMAN 1100	Introduction to Human Services	3
HUMAN 1125	Introduction to Addictions	3
HUMAN 1113	Interpersonal Dynamics	3
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
SPEEC 1100 or SPEEC 1120	Fundamentals of Speech Communication or Small-Group Communication	3
	Credits	15
Second Semester
HUMAN 1114	Contemporary Practice Models	3
HUMAN 1121	Cross-Cultural Communications	3
HUMAN 1141	The Recovery Process	3
MATH 1100	Business Mathematics (or higher)	3
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
	Credits	15
Third Semester
HUMAN 2212	Group Dynamics	3
HUMAN 2240	Family Education and Treatment Models	3
HUMAN 2279	Ethics & Legal Issues in Human Services	3
HUMAN 1170	Role of Advocacy in Human Services	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
	Credits	15
Fourth Semester
HUMAN 1175	Crisis Intervention	3
HUMAN 1180	Interpersonal Violence	3
HUMAN 2223	Field Skills	1
Gen Ed	Physical and Life Sciences	4
Elective	Human Services Program Elective	4
	Credits	15
Fifth Semester
HUMAN 2251	Fieldwork I	4
	Credits	4
	Total Credits	64

Program Milestones

First Semester

Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.
Meet with Human Services program advisor and faculty.
Complete application to the Human Services program.
Take placement tests.

Second Semester

If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.
Explore transfer options for BA completion.
Explore PSYCH 2280 Statistics/Social & Behavioral Sciences or SOCIO 2205 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Third Semester

If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.
Identify three agencies where you would like to intern.

Fourth Semester

Begin E-portfolio.
Choose Fieldwork site.
Develop LinkedIn profile.

Fifth Semester

Complete resume.
Revise Portfolio.
Develop LinkedIn profile.
Apply for graduation.