Dec 02, 2024  
2016-17 Gaston College Catalog 
    
2016-17 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]

Human Services Technology, A.A.S. (A45380)


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The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.

Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

  1. Identify the knowledge, skills, and roles of a human service worker.
  2. Analyze experiential learning in small groups and identify and explain the interactions of group members in group settings.
  3. Perform basic interviewing skills needed to function in a helping relationship using the Microskills Model.
  4. Demonstrate performance of counseling techniques.
  5. Demonstrate an integration of the knowledge, skills, and experiences gained in classroom and clinical experiences with emerging trends in the field.
  6. Assess crisis situations and respond with the appropriate differential techniques applicable to various crisis situations..
  7. Demonstrate professional work ethics/traits and personal behaviors necessary for career success.

Total Credit Hours: 16


Total Credit Hours: 18


Total Credit Hours: 17


Total Credit Hours: 17


Total Program Hours: 68


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To be eligible for WBL 111 and WBL 115, students must be planning to graduate within the next two semesters and have completed the following five courses: HSE 110, HSE 112, HSE 123, HSE 225, and PSY 150.

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