LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Human Services
Associate in Applied Science
Curriculum Code: 0915 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
The trained Human Services employee assists professional staff in social service
and human services agencies. Students may choose from four areas of
specialization. 1) The Addiction Specialization is designed to meet the
educational component for certification as a Certified Addiction Counselor Level-
I (CAC-I) of the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals
(MCBAP), www.mcbap.org. Individuals are prepared for entry level work in
substance abuse agencies with focus on prevention or treatment. 2) Family
Specialization focuses on various family situations, and prepares individuals to
work in a wide range of family and youth agencies. 3) In the Gerontology
Specialization the process of aging is studied, and prepares individuals for work
in many capacities with older adults and their families. 4) The Social Work
Transfer Option provides students with a concentrated education in human
services. A supervised consecutive two-semester practicum within the area of
specialization provides work-site experience. The curriculum is aligned with the
standards set forth by the National Organization for Human Service Education and
the Council for Standards in Human Service Education. Some transfer opportunities
exist, however not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges. Students
planning to transfer should see a program advisor or counselor before enrolling
in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information.
INFORMATION
Contact the Health and Human Service Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-
Technical Center, Room 1750, telephone number (517) 483-1410.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 41 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
BIOL 145 Introductory Anat & Physiology 4
GERO 100 Introduction to Human Aging 3
HUSE 100 Introduction to Human Services 3
HUSE 101 Personal Dimensions/Human Serv 2
HUSE 112 Understanding/Substance Abuse 3
HUSE 282 Human Services Practicum I (See Note 1) 4
HUSE 284 Human Services Practicum II 4
PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology 4
SOCL 120 Introduction to Sociology 4
SOWK 203 Social Work Interviewing 3
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 24-26 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 3-4 Credits
(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill these
requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are available for
each core area.)
Communication Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Mathematics Core Area (See Note 3) 3-4
Science Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Writing Core Area (See Note 2) 0
CHOICE 2: Humanities (See Note 4) 8 Credits
CHOICE 3: English Composition 4 Credits
ENGL 122 Writing: Literature and Ideas 4
WRIT 122 Composition II 4
CHOICE 4: Specialization (Choose one subchoice) 9-10 Credits
Subchoice 4A: Addictions
HUSE 240 Substance Abuse: Spec Pop/Adol 3
HUSE 242 Chemically Dependent Family 3
HUSE 245 Addiction: Preven/Treatment 4
Subchoice 4B: Family (See Note 5)
SOCL 254 Marriage and Family 3
SOCL 260 Race and Ethnicity 3
Subchoice 4C: Gerontology (See Note 6)
GERO 101 Programs/Services for Aging 3
GERO 203 Physical/Mental Health Aging 3
Subchoice 4D: Social Work Transfer
POLS 120 American Political System 4
SOWK 101 Introduction to Social Work 3
SOWK 205 Social Welfare 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 65
NOTES:
1. Students need to meet with the Program Advisor to assist in planning their
class schedules and site placement for practicum. Practicum application
packets are available from the Health and Human Service Careers
Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room 1750, beginning in
January. Applications are due by April 1 for admission into fall
practicum.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
3. Students may choose from the Math Core courses. MATH 112 is recommended
for students planning to transfer.
4. See the MACRAO Transfer Agreement in the Transfer Information section for
appropriate humanities courses.
5. An additional 3 credits from Human Services (HUSE) are required. Students
must consult with the Program Advisor for department approved courses.
6. An additional 3 credits from Gerontology (GERO) are required. Students
must consult with the Program Advisor for department approved courses. Up
to three credits of GERO 191 seminar course(s) are acceptable.
7. All HUSE, GERO, and SOWK courses used toward this degree must be completed
with a minimum 2.5 grade or higher.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred
in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact
an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
GERO 100 SOWK 203 BIOL 145 HUSE 284
HUSE 100 WRIT 121 HUSE 282 PSYC 200
HUSE 101 Lim.Ch.1 SPCH 120 Lim.Ch.2
HUSE 112 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.3 Lim.Ch.4
SOCL 120 Lim.Ch.4 Lim.Ch.4
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