Human Services A.S.
HEGIS Code 5501
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The employment of social workers is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2012. The rapily growing elderly population and the aging baby boom generation will create greater demand for health and social services. There will be an increase need for substance abuse workers as more are being placed in treatment programs instead of prison. There is also an increase in need for social workers in public welfare, child welfare, family services, schools, employment assistance and working with the disabled (source: www.bls.gov). (This link will leave Jefferson's website.)
Human services workers are focused on improving the lives of others, thereby improving the well being of the community. They offer services such as counseling, support, and advocacy to individuals in need. Human services professionals observe and assess needs, conduct interviews, design plans of action, employ problem solving techniques, and implement strategies to meet desired goals.
As society changes, so does the nature of human services work. Current issues attracting attention are poverty, healthcare issues, aging adults, HIV/AIDS, school violence, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and abusive relationships. The human services worker is dedicated to providing necessary services and the intrinsic rewards are great.
Employers include such organizations as state, county, and federal governments; private not-for profit human services agencies; hospitals; schools; and residential care facilities. Job titles include caseworker, family support worker, youth counselor, advocate, client advocate, alcohol counselor, eligibility counselor, residential counselor, rehabilitation caseworker, home health aide, group home worker, and social work assistant.
THE PROGRAM
The Human Services A.S. degree program is designed to give the student a broad academic background in human services, social sciences and other arts and science fields. The program is designed primarily as a transfer program. Employment opportunities exist for A.S. graduates; however, opportunities expand for those who continue studies at the bachelor's and master's level.
JCC's Human Services program rests on these foundations:
- Academic preparation;
- Quality "hands-on" internships;
- Volunteer experience/community awareness;
- Easy transfer for advanced degrees;
- Small, personalized learning community.
- Specific Human Services Scholarships
Those students wishing to pursue baccalaureate degrees have successfully transferred to many public and private colleges and universities, including SUNY Brockport, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Potsdam, Empire State College, Utica College, Cornell University and Syracuse University. Formal articulation agreements exist with SUNY Brockport, SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY Albany, SUNY Cortland, and others.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
All degree requirements and courses listed are effective Fall of 2008 and are subject to change.
| Credit Hours | |
|---|---|
| English (6 Credit Hours): | |
| Eng 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| Eng 218: Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
| Humanities (6 Credit Hours): | |
| STA 161: Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics and Sciences (10-11 Credit Hours): | |
| Lab Science (BIO 106: Human Biology recommended) | 4 |
| MTH 144: Elementary Statistics or MTH 174: Mathematical Probability and Statistics 1 |
3 |
| Mathematics or Lab Science Elective | 3-4 |
| Social Science (9 Credit Hours): | |
| POL 122: State and Local Government | 3 |
| PSY 133: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Human Services (15 Credit Hours): | |
| HUS 101: Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HUS 102: Agencies and Resources | 3 |
| HUS 201 Introduction to Helping Skills | 3 |
| HUS 240: Human Services Practicum 1 | 3 |
| HUS 280: Human Services Practicum 2 | 3 |
| Social Science or Human Services Electives | 9 |
| Free Electives | 6 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| TOTAL | 63-64 |
Human Services electives include:
- HUS 103: Introduction to Alcohol Studies
- HUS 104: Introduction to Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Studies
- HUS 106: Introduction to Substance Abuse
- HUS 202 Introduction to Group Counseling
- HUS 241: Insights/Interventions - Expressive Therapies
- HUS 243: Insights/Interventions - Family Systems
- HUS 244: Insights/Interventions - Child Abuse & Maltreatment
Policy on Waiver of a Practium Course Based on Work Experience:
If a Human Services student has worked in a paid full-time capacity in a human services agency for a year or in a paid part-time capacity for two years (the equivalent of 20 hours per week for a two year period), then the student may request a waiver of HUS 280 (Human Services Practicum 2).
The other practicum will have to be completed in an agency other than the employment site. Students will substitute a free elective (3 credits) in place of the waived practicum.
The curricula offered by the College require certain Liberal Arts core courses in the area of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science or Mathematics. The following indicates areas of study acceptable in meeting these requirements.
| Humanities: | American Sign Language, Art, English, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theater Arts. |
| Social Sciences: | Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology |
| Science and Mathematics: | Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Science, and Mathematics |
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES
As a graduate of Jefferson, you will have many transfer opportunities to consider and be able to choose from a wide variety of Colleges and Universities to pursue your baccalaureate degree. Jefferson has partnered with some selected Colleges and Universities to develop agreements that help students transfer smoothly. Below please find a link to an agreement that has been developed with Cazenovia College.
This agreement is designed to help students select courses in their academic program that will transfer effectively and will allow students to complete the Bachelor of Science degree at Cazenovia College.
For more information, please contact the JCC Counseling Center at 315-786-2271.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further information regarding this program, please contact any of the following faculty:
Gwendolyn Francis-Frey, Department Chair, Human Services and Early Childhood
(315) 786-2362 gfrancis-frey@sunyjefferson.edu
Rebecca Donaghy, Associate Professor of Human Services
(315) 786-2245 rdonaghy@sunyjefferson.edu
For application and admissions information please contact:
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
Admissions Office (315)786-2277
(or Toll Free 1-888-435-6522. Ask for Admissions.)
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