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Human Services AS

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50% or more of this program can be completed online.
 

Build the knowledge and skills to help people in need

This program is intended for students who would like to become social workers, mental health counselors, case managers, and/or human service generalists. Students pursuing this degree may need to consider transfer opportunities to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Although transfer is common for students in this degree program, the Human Services A.S. is unique in that many students can and do work in the human services field while working towards degree completion. This degree meets the transfer requirements for SUNY schools that focus on social work, human services, sociology, and counseling.

Jefferson’s program provides the education and skills you need to start an entry-level job with organizations that serve people in need.

This program offers:

  • Focus on improving the lives of individuals and communities
  • Small, personalized learning community
  • Opportunities for internships and hands-on projects
  • Strong foundation for further study and career

Address some of today’s biggest challenges

Demand for human services professionals is growing and expected to swell by 16 percent by 2026. Jefferson graduates are prepared to launch highly fulfilling careers tackling pressing challenges like poverty, drug and alcohol abuse, aging, school violence, bullying, and serving people with disabilities.

You can start work immediately with an associate’s degree or continue study toward a bachelor’s degree in a variety of fields. Your contributions will directly and indirectly help people in your community through counseling, support, and advocacy.

Potential employers include state, county, and federal governments, private not-for-profit human services agencies, or hospitals, schools, and residential care facilities.

Learn to serve ethically and professionally

When you complete the Human Services A.S. degree you will be to:

  • Understand the history, developmental models, policies, and theories of the human services profession
  • Learn appropriate communication strategies and techniques
  • Demonstrate professional and ethical standards


Contact Enrollment Services for Application and Admissions Information

Jules Center 6-010 (ground level)
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-2437, fax (315) 786-2471 or toll free (888) 435-6522

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday

 

Transfer to the bachelor’s program of your choice

Complete a Jefferson Human Services A.S. and choose from a wide range of transfer options, including SUNY universities and private colleges.

Formal transfer agreements with some institutions make transfer to specific programs especially smooth:

  • SUNY Plattsburgh
  • SUNY Albany
  • SUNY Buffalo
  • SUNY Brockport
  • Nazareth

Suggested 4-Semester Pathway

The four-semester pathway is intended for the typical college-ready student. Always look at placement scores, AP, and previous college credits to ensure proper placement in the first and subsequent semesters.


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Degree requirements for Human Services A.S.

Human Services Requirements 
Human Services Requirements  Credit Hours

HUS 101:  Introduction to Human Services (co/pre:  ENG 100)   

3

HUS 107:  Introduction to Case Management Practice in Human Services (pre:  HUS 101/C)   

3
HUS 201: Introduction to Helping Skills   (pre: HUS 101 and HUS 107/C) 

 

3
HUS 210: Issues in Ethics in the Helping Professions 3
HUS 240: Human Services Practicum  (pre: HUS 101 and HUS 107/C) 
3
HUS 290:  Capstone Project (pre:  HUS 201 and HUS 240/C and POL 122)    3
INT 111: College Foundations    1
English Requirements 
English Requirements Credit Hours

ENG 101: Research and Composition   

3

ENG 102: Literature and Composition

3
Humanities Requirements 
Humanities Requirements  Credit Hours

STA 161:  Interpersonal Communication

3

Humanities SUNY General Education Elective   

3
Mathematics and Science Requirements 
Mathematics and Science Requirements  Credit Hours
MTH 144: Elementary Statistics 
OR  
 
MTH 174: Probability and Statistics   

 

3
Lab Science Elective (Recommended: BIO 106: Human Biology)  4
Math or Lab Science Elective   (MTH 174 REQUIRED if transferring to Social Work program)   
3
Social Science Requirements 
Social Science Requirements  Credit Hours

SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology   

3

PSY 133: Introduction to Psychology   

3

POL 122: State and Local Government   

3
SUNY General Education Requirements
SUNY General Education Requirements Credit Hours

HIS 150 or HIS 151: American History  

3

PSY 235: Psychological Disorders and Mental Health   

3
Elective Requirements 
Elective Requirements  Credit Hours

Free Elective 

3
Physical Education Requirements
Physical Education Requirements Credit Hours

Physical Education Elective

1

Total Credit Hours 60-61

Advising Notes
Advising Notes:  
  1. All concentration courses are offered each fall/spring semester(s).    
  2. If a student requires ENG 099 or developmental math, please take it ASAP.   
  3. ENG 100 can serve as a co-req for HUS 101, but it may be challenging as there is a lot of writing in the course.   
  4. All HUS degree students must take BIO 106 and must also take an additional lab science or math elective (MTH 174).    
  5. Do not take BIO 106 in the same semester as HUS 240 (internship).   
  6. All students must complete a NY State Central Registry form and may be subject to a Criminal Background Check as standard practice for internship clearance processes. If the student shares a complex criminal background, please refer them to faculty to discuss specific barriers that may prevent them from completing the required internship course.   
 

 

 

Program contacts

Dr. Mallory Jackson

Associate Professor
Public Safety & Human Services
mjackson@sunyjefferson.edu
(315) 786-6532