rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Human Services | ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE Flex Choice Credit by Assessment Available | 11-Week Quarters (5.5-Week Terms) Associate of Science Degree in Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Illinois CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Community Service Assistant • Social Service Specialist • Human Service Assistant • Advocate • Program Assistant Careers Disclosure: This program is not designed to meet, and does not meet, the educational requirements for professional licensure as a therapist, counselor, social worker, psychologist, or other similar licensed careers, in any state. OBJECTIVE Graduates of this program know basic concepts of psychology, sociology, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, community and service networking, assessment, and documentation. They understand how human services work from an individual, organizational, and community perspective. They can apply critical thinking to issues in human services such as education, training and self- development, facilitation of services, advocacy, organizational participation, and community living skills and supports. Graduates value written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem solving, information and financial literacy, and the significance of diversity awareness skills in academic and workplace situations. This program has not been approved by any state professional licensing body, and this program is not intended to lead to any state-issued professional license. For further information on professional licensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence. DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION COURSES B080 B087 Reading and Writing Strategies Practical Math GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Lower Division English Composition (Required course) English Composition+ ENC 1101 Communication (*Required, select 2 additional courses)+ *COM 1865 Locating and Evaluating Information Humanities (Select 2 courses)+ Math / Natural Sciences (Select 2 courses)+ Social Sciences (Required courses) PSY 1012 PSY 2420 General Psychology+ Abnormal Psychology SSE 1250 SYG 1000 Multiculturalism and Diversity+ Introduction to Sociology See page 90 for General Education Course Selections. 10 8 8 16 4 4 Note: Illinois students take B095 Combined Basic and Intermediate Algebra instead of B087 Practical Math. CORE COURSES Lower Division DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development HUS 1001 HUS 1175 HUS 1238 HUS 1320 HUS 1461 Introduction to Human Services Developing Awareness and Understanding Evolving Populations in Human Services Introductory Strategies to Crisis Intervention Perspectives on Human Behavior HUS 1632 Working with Clients HUS 2409 Micro and Macro Systems in Human Services HUS 2627 HUS 2834 Professional Practices in Human Services HUS 2979 Human Services Associate Capstone General Education Credits Core Credits Total Associate’s Degree Credits + Flex Choice Credit by Assessment available; see page 162 for details. This program is not designed to prepare graduates for any state-issued professional license or certification, and has not been approved by any state professional licensing agency. For further information on professional licensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence. Developmental Education courses do not count toward total program credits and are not calculated in GPA. Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education courses through a Rasmussen University entrance placement exam, approved exemption based on previously completed coursework, or by successful completion of Developmental Education courses. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, applicants must successfully pass a background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor. This program is offered online in Illinois. Principles of Ethical and Legal Practices in Human Services 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 46 44 90 4 50 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
