42 rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN SCHOOL OF HUMAN SERVICES Associate of Science Degree Fully online program CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Community Service Assistant • Social Service Specialist • Human Service Assistant • Advocate • Program Assistant Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in this program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field. 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 Reading and Writing Strategies 4 B087 Practical Math 4 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Lower Division English Composition (Required course) 4 ENC1101 English Composition+ Communication (*Required, select 2 additional courses)+ 10 *COM1865 Locating and Evaluating Information Humanities (Select 2 courses)+ 8 Math / Natural Sciences (Select 2 courses)+ 8 Social Sciences (Required courses) 16 PSY1012 General Psychology+ PSY2420 Abnormal Psychology SSE1250 Multiculturalism and Diversity+ SYG1000 Introduction to Sociology See page 91 for General Education Course Selections. CORE COURSES Lower Division DEP2004 Human Growth and Development 4 HUS1001 Introduction to Human Services 4 HUS1175 Developing Awareness and Understanding 4 HUS1238 Evolving Populations in Human Services 4 HUS1320 Introductory Strategies to Crisis Intervention 4 HUS1461 Perspectives on Human Behavior 4 HUS1632 Working with Clients 4 HUS2409 Micro and Macro Systems in Human Services 4 HUS2627 Principles of Ethical and Legal Practices in Human Services 4 HUS2834 Professional Practices in Human Services 4 HUS2979 Human Services Associate Capstone 4 General Education Credits 46 Core Credits 44 Total Associate’s Degree Credits 90 +Self-directed assessment available; see page 170 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 passing Developmental Education courses. Human Services | ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE Knowledge Credit Self-Directed Assessment Available ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
