Official Title of Major: Human Services, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.HUS.HUS

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 60

Learn more about the Human Services Degree Program

Purpose: To train graduates to work as human services generalists in a variety of entry-level positions in mental health, social work, human services administration, addictions and other human services occupations. Graduates can transfer to the School of Social Work at University of Maryland Baltimore County or can transfer to the University of Baltimore, which offers a bachelor of arts degree in Human Services Administration.

AACC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland.   If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the AACC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state.  If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, or if you need additional information regarding professional licensure, please contact the School of Health Sciences at 410-777-7310. 

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Nicole Williams

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

First Year - Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
HUS 100 - Introduction to Human Services	3 credit hours
HUS 101 - Human Service and Addiction Counseling Ethics in Practice	3 credit hours
HUS 141 - Group Dynamics	3 credit hours
SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology	3 credit hours

First Year - Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication   (Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
HUS 114 - Counseling, Assessment and Case Management	3 credit hours
HUS 115 - Fieldwork: Counseling, Assessment and Case Management	3 credit hours
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology	3 credit hours

Second Year - Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
BIO 101 - Foundations of Biology: Molecules and Cells   OR BIO 230 - Structure and Function of the Human Body   (Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement)	4 credit hours
HUS 130 - Introduction to Family Counseling	3 credit hours
HUS 234 - Trauma Informed Care	2 credit hours
Wellness General Education Requirement	3 credit hours
Mathematics General Educational Requirement   (Note: MAT 135  is recommended for those students looking to transfer into social work programs.)	3 - 4 credit hours

Second Year - Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Technology Requirement CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology   OR CTA 103 - Computer Technology and Artificial Intelligence   (Technology Requirement)	3 credit hours
HUS 211 - Crisis Intervention and Counseling	3 credit hours
HUS 216 - Theories of Counseling	3 credit hours
HUS 217 - Fieldwork: Theories of Counseling	3 credit hours
PSY 214 - Introduction to Psychopathology   (Social and Behavioral Requirement and Diversity Requirement)	3 credit hours