The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Human Services prepares students for a broadly defined field, uniquely approaching the objective of meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base. This degree program focuses on prevention, remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations.
The Associate of Applied Science in Human Services is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE).
Admission Requirements
- Complete the Admission Requirements for Associate Degrees.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for Associate Degrees.
- Complete the General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees.
- Complete the following major requirements with a minimum grade of C:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUMS A107 | History of Systems of Change | 3 |
| HUMS A122 | Substance Use Disorder in Alaska | 3 |
| HUMS A155 | Field Work and Human Service Practice | 3 |
| HUMS A225 | Counseling in Human Service Practice | 3 |
| HUMS A253 | Human Services and Disabilities | 3 |
| HUMS A255 | Group Work in Human Service Practice | 3 |
| HUMS A288 | Case Management in Human Services Practice | 3 |
| HUMS A295A | Human Services Practicum I | 3 |
| HUMS A295B | Human Services Practicum II | 3 |
| HUMS A321 | Diversity Issues in Human Services Practice | 3 |
| PSY A150 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| or PSY A200 | Introduction to Behavior Analysis | |
| Complete 9 credits from the list below or other 100, 200, or 300 HUMS courses, including special topic courses. (Consultation with faculty advisor recommended): | 9 | |
| Prevention of High Risk Behaviors in Adolescents | ||
| Introduction to Children's Behavioral Health | ||
| Teaching Behavioral Support and Social Skills to Youth | ||
| Understanding Mental Health Diagnosis, Treatment, and Interventions in Children’s Behavioral Health | ||
| Trauma Informed Work with Children | ||
| Systems of Conflict and Collaboration | ||
| Substance Abuse Prevention | ||
| Total | 42 | |
A minimum of 60 credits is required for the degree.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Human Services will be able to:
- Apply the skills and competencies necessary to assess clients' individual needs: develop and implement a plan of action.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) Standards for Ethical Behavior in their professional work.
- Demonstrate active listening, and counseling skills, dealing effectively with conflict, clarifying expectations, and establishing rapport.
- Apply knowledge to working in community-based human services organizations.
Sample Plan
The academic plan below is one pathway through the degree/certificate. It includes all requirements, taking into account recommendations from program faculty. Each student’s plan may vary according to their initial course placement, intended course load, additional majors and/or minors, and their placement into required prerequisite courses. Any change in the plan below can have an unforeseen impact on the rest of the plan. Therefore, it is very important to meet with your academic advisor to verify your personal academic plan.
Please review the following terms, definitions, and resources associated with the sample academic plan below.
- Each course in the far left column links to a pop-up bubble with a course description, prerequisite requirements, and associations with university requirements. For example, if a course fulfills a general education requirement, you will see that in the pop-up bubble.
- GER: indicates a General Education Requirement. GERs that also count toward degree/certificate requirements appear as a specific course in the plan. For these courses, "GER" is not indicated explicitly in the table, but if you click on the course, you will see the course's GER status in the pop-up bubble.
- Program Elective: indicates a specific course selection determined by program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
- Elective: indicates an open selection of 100-400 level university courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate.
- Upper Division Program Elective: indicates a specific 300-400 level course selection determined by the program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
- Upper Division Elective: indicates an open selection of 300-400 level courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate. These courses must be upper division in order to meet General University Requirements for the particular degree/certificate type.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| HUMS A107 | History of Systems of Change | 3 |
| HUMS A122 | Substance Use Disorder in Alaska | 3 |
| HUMS A225 | Counseling in Human Service Practice | 3 |
| GER Quantitative Skills | 3 | |
| GER Written Communication Skills | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HUMS A155 | Field Work and Human Service Practice | 3 |
| PSY A150 or PSY A200 | Lifespan Development or Introduction to Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| GER Oral Communication Skills | 3 | |
| GER Written Communication Skills | 3 | |
| Program Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HUMS A255 | Group Work in Human Service Practice | 3 |
| HUMS A288 | Case Management in Human Services Practice | 3 |
| HUMS A295A | Human Services Practicum I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Program Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HUMS A253 | Human Services and Disabilities | 3 |
| HUMS A295B | Human Services Practicum II | 3 |
| HUMS A321 | Diversity Issues in Human Services Practice | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Program Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |