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Programs of Study 2
Social & Human Services
www.lwtech.edu/socialservices
SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
120 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Program Mission: The Social & Human Services
AAS degree provides the generalist education for
employment in a wide variety of social service agencies.
The student will develop the professional values, skills,
and knowledge to assist individuals and groups with
personal, interpersonal, and situational problems.
In this occupational area students will be prepared
for employment as case managers in rehabilitation,
employment services, corrections, educational programs,
and community based organizations serving youth, seniors,
and individuals with disabilities.
Social & Human Services AAS degree graduates will:
be prepared for a wide range of entry level positions in
the social services field
demonstrate highly effective communication skills
with clients, both verbally and in writing
apply theoretical psychological frameworks to client
thoughts and behaviors
maintain ultimate confidentiality of all client information
employ advanced helping skills acquired from two
community internships
gather client information for social history and intake file
facilitate client groups and effectively resolve conflicts
interact with clients and coworkers with cultural
mindfulness
remain current with a variety of documentation
processes and software
assist clients in developing alternative strategies and
informed choices for solving interpersonal problems
guide clients to become aware of underlying issues
impacting their behavior
encourage client development of self-advocacy skills
and techniques
identify crises, diffuse immediate situation while
following the protocol for referral and reporting
Interview, assess, and appropriately refer clients to
community resources
demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork,
communication, intercultural appreciation, and
technical and information literacy skills
collaborate with clients and other service providers
according to the professional code of ethics
meet Social Science, Humanities, Written
Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning
distribution area outcomes
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer
every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility
to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual
schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any developmental
coursework a student may be required to complete may
increase the program length.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PSYC 099 Human Relations. ..............................5
PSYC& 100 General Psychology ............................5
PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology. ...........................5
PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology. .........................5
SHSV 110 Intro to Social & Human Services. ...............5
SHSV 120 Case Management & Systems. ..................5
SHSV 130 Therapeutic Approaches & Techniques. ..........5
SHSV 136 Issues in Aging: Boomers & Beyond. .............5
SHSV 138 Field Practicum I ...............................5
SHSV 140 Disability Issues & Practice. .....................5
SHSV 142 Behavioral Health & Wellness ...................5
SHSV 146 Leadership Development & Ethics. ..............5
SHSV 210 Group Process & Dynamics. .....................5
SHSV 212 Intro to Chemical Dependency. .................5
SHSV 218 Field Practicum II. ..............................5
SHSV 220 Advanced Therapeutic Techniques ..............5
SHSV 222 Multicultural Counseling. .......................5
SHSV 238 Field Practicum III. .............................5
SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology. .............................5
ELECTIVES – 10 CREDITS
Up to 10 additional credits of which all must be in college-level
courses as defined by the technical institute or as accepted as fully
transferable as defined by the state system.
ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS – 20 CREDITS
Social Science (included in required courses). ....5
Written Communication. .......................5
Quantitative Reasoning. ........................5
Humanities. ...................................5
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS .......................... 120
See page 15 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the
categories listed above.
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